Last chance to respond to Scottish snares consultation
The Scottish government consultation which proposes a ban on the use of snares in Scotland closes on 3 October.
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Open dialogue with rural Britain is vital ahead of the General Election
BASC jointly hosted a rural reception with the Angling Trust, for the Liberal Democrats, where they highlighted the key issue of gamebird releasing.
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Welsh gamebird release decision pushed back by NRW
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.
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“It’s always off the record” – BASC continues fight on de-banking of shooting businesses
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman this morning featured on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today programme to discuss the issue of de-banking of people and businesses associated with shooting.
Enter the BASC .410 World Championships
Entries are open for this year’s .410 World Championships, sponsored by BASC, taking place at Dovey Valley Shooting Ground on 1 October.
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Another record year for hen harriers as 141 chicks fledge in England
New data from Natural England shows 141 hen harrier chicks fledged in England this year, the seventh year in a row that numbers have increased.
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BASC welcomes Virginia Crosbie MP to Welsh Game Fair
Virginia Crosbie MP attended the Welsh Game Fair to show her support for her rural constituents, hundreds of whom are BASC members.
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Banks under pressure
Is the Financial Conduct Authority debanking review going to help shooting businesses? There’s some hope, as BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains….
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Shooting sector evidence to be included in FCA de-banking review
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed it will examine BASC evidence within its review of the provision of banking services to businesses and individuals.
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We all have a part to play in stopping the spread of bird flu, BASC tells BBC
Practising the highest biosecurity is the “biggest tool” available to stop the spread of avian influenza, BASC told the BBC earlier today.
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