NPCC firearms lead visits BASC
Chief constable Debbie Tedds, chair of FELWG on the National Police Chiefs’ Council, met with BASC chief executive Ian Bell to discuss firearms law and licensing.
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BASC secures concession on gamebird release reporting
Following intervention from BASC, a reporting process for shoots releasing gamebirds on or near a Special Protection Area has been streamlined.
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Scottish grouse bill – where we are now
Following last week’s vote on Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, Peter Clark gives a summary of events.
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Home Office launches consultation on deregulating sound moderators
BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls.
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Critical BASC amendment accepted on Scottish grouse Bill
A second day of MSP voting on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has seen a vital BASC amendment accepted.
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Deer chillers now available through Defra grant scheme
The government has announced that, as of today, deer chillers are one of the items available via the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.
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Conservation in action – Winter 2024
Read our winter update on BASC conservation projects, including how you can get involved.
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Successful BASC amendments improve Scottish grouse Bill; but snaring ban progresses
MSPs today entered day one of voting on Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
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First BASC Wildlife Fund political reception held in Welsh parliament
The BASC Wildlife Fund last night held a political reception in the Senedd, highlighting the positive impacts of sustainable shooting.
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Government support for sustainable shooting reaffirmed at BASC meeting
BASC chief executive Ian Bell met with Environment Secretary Steve Barclay MP recently to discuss the issues facing shooting.
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