Shooting and fishing an “intrinsic part of our communities”, says Shadow Defra Secretary of State
Shadow Defra Secretary of State Victoria Atkins MP paid tribute to shooting and fishing at BASC’s Conservative Party rural reception.
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BASC chief executive presents UK Value of Shooting to European Parliament
BASC chief executive Ian Bell presented the Value of Shooting report to the European Parliament, highlighting the UK aspect of the sector’s contribution across Europe.
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New Defra Minister speaks at BASC rural reception
Speaking at BASC’s Labour conference rural reception, new Defra Minister Dame Angela Eagle MP said she wants to get the best for the sectors she represents.
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BASC responds to Scottish Parliament report on Natural Environment Bill
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has published its report on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill, which BASC says undermines self-regulation in Scotland’s deer management sector.
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BASC celebrates record number of female members
BASC has celebrated a new milestone for female members, reinforcing its commitment to increasing participation for women in shooting and fieldsports.
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In pictures: New BASC president visits Marford Mill
New BASC president, the Marquess of Hamilton, visited Marford Mill to meet staff, Council members and the association’s leadership team.
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Kids get hands-on with conservation building BASC bird boxes
Children at a North Wales school have been getting involved in practical conservation by building BASC bird boxes for their local area.
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Role of BASC members praised at Liberal Democrats conference
More than 200 people attended a rural reception hosted by BASC and the Angling Trust at the Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.
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Schoolchildren go wild for countryside learning
Pupils from six Sussex schools enjoyed lessons outdoors on a nature day hosted by BASC and Countryside Learning.
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BASC and City & Guilds unite to safeguard wildlife management education
BASC has hosted a landmark summit with City & Guilds, aimed at securing the future of further education wildlife management courses.
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