Two new members elected to BASC Council
Two new members of BASC Council were elected at the association’s AGM on Saturday 20 May.
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– Latest news
Welsh snares ban disastrous for threatened wildlife
The future of Wales’ most threatened species has been put at significant risk, after a ban on all snares was taken forward by the Welsh Government this week.
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Threat to releasing on protected land delayed
After much lobbying, BASC has been informed by Defra that it is reviewing its decision to require all shoots releasing on or within 500m of Special Protected Areas to obtain individual licences.
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Unlawful changes to gamebird release licence challenged by BASC
Changes to an interim gamebird release licence in England could throw shoots into turmoil, risking jobs, businesses and conservation projects.
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BASC North celebrates a successful Northern Shooting Show
More than 22,000 people attended this year’s event, with thousands of BASC members taking up the offer of complimentary entry.
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Micro-regulation of shooting is impeding protected sites, says BASC
BASC has criticised the current legal framework on protected sites that leaves shooting activities disproportionately restricted.
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Quality assurance scheme launched for wild venison
Applications opened this week for the British Quality Wild Venison (BQWV) standard, in a drive to build resilience and buyer confidence in the wild venison market.
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Call to action issued following Minister’s anti-shooting comments
The current direction of travel is wholly damaging to the Welsh countryside and rural Wales.
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BASC lodges police complaint
BASC has lodged an official complaint with the IOPC following comments made by Merseyside Police around legally-held firearms.
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Young Shots ‘battle’ the elements at BASC game day
The wind, rain and mud did nothing to dampen the spirits of a group of youngsters who attended a BASC Young Shots game day in East Sussex in January.
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