Writing to your MP is top of the list in terms of what you can you do to assist BASC and other rural organisations fighting for a fair deal on firearms licensing fees.
Do your bit in the fight for a fair deal on firearms licensing fees Read more...
BASC has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to halt its proposed changes to the female deer management season.
BASC welcomes changes to deer season proposal in Scotland Read more...
BASC demonstrated its commitment to curlew recovery as part of a Gylfinir Cymru (Curlew Wales) delegation that met with Huw Irranca-Davies.
Habitat and predator management are of equal importance for curlew recovery Read more...
The proposed increases to firearms licensing fees damage the countryside. You can help by writing to your MP.
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BASC is seeking assurances from all PCCs that funds raised from any fees increase will be used to resource firearms licensing departments.
PCCs must use firearms licensing fees to improve service, says BASC Read more...
BASC has welcomed the Government’s robust response to a petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting.
BASC welcomes government support for sustainable grouse shooting Read more...
BASC has warned that the government’s decision to significantly increase firearms licensing fees poses a threat to rural livelihoods.
Rural livelihoods at risk due to firearms fees hike, says BASC Read more...
BASC has condemned the government’s decision to increase firearms licensing fees to full-cost recovery without fixing the inefficiencies undermining the current system.
BASC condemns proposed firearms fees hike as a threat to public safety Read more...
Today marks the third consecutive day of thaw conditions in Scotland, following a call for voluntary restraint due to severe weather.
Lifting of voluntary restraint in Scotland Read more...
We are thrilled to announce Mr Gooch from Ipswich as the very first winner of the duck nest monitoring project prize draw. Mr Gooch was very pleased to receive his duck nest monitoring project prize, a SpyPoint Flex E-36 trail camera, which he has already put to good use capturing local wildlife. Trail cameras are
Duck nest monitoring project prize winner announced Read more...
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