The final policy decision by the Secretary of State regarding the release of gamebirds on or near Special Protection Areas in England has been delayed further.
SPA gamebird release decision delayed by Defra Read more...
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.
NPCC firearms lead visits BASC Read more...
Following intervention from BASC, a reporting process for shoots releasing gamebirds on or near a Special Protection Area has been streamlined.
BASC secures concession on gamebird release reporting Read more...
Following last week’s vote on Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, Peter Clark gives a summary of events.
Scottish grouse bill – where we are now Read more...
BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls.
Home Office launches consultation on deregulating sound moderators Read more...
A second day of MSP voting on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has seen a vital BASC amendment accepted.
Critical BASC amendment accepted on Scottish grouse Bill Read more...
The government has announced that, as of today, deer chillers are one of the items available via the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.
Deer chillers now available through Defra grant scheme Read more...
Read our winter update on BASC conservation projects, including how you can get involved.
Conservation in action – Winter 2024 Read more...
MSPs today entered day one of voting on Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
Successful BASC amendments improve Scottish grouse Bill; but snaring ban progresses Read more...
The BASC Wildlife Fund last night held a political reception in the Senedd, highlighting the positive impacts of sustainable shooting.
First BASC Wildlife Fund political reception held in Welsh parliament Read more...
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