BASC response to Scottish deer management changes
The proposals relate to the use of night shooting equipment, minimum bullet weights and the removal of the close seasons for male deer.
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BASC discusses Welsh gamebird releasing proposals on BBC
The knock-on impacts of Natural Resources Wales’ proposals to restrict gamebird release have been covered in depth by the BBC in Wales.
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Authorisation changes for rodenticide use in open areas
BASC is advising members of forthcoming changes to the legal authorisation of two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS).
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Consequences of Defra licensing debacle highlighted on the BBC
The BBC’s Farming Today programme has covered the consequences of Defra’s changes to the general licence for gamebird release in protected areas (known as GL43).
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MSPs dissect Scottish grouse Bill in first evidence session
BASC was present at the first of several oral evidence sessions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill last week in the Scottish Parliament.
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Secretary of State warned of consequences of Defra gamebird decision
BASC is a joint signatory on a letter from Aim to Sustain to the Secretary of State regarding the ban on gamebird releasing in parts of England.
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BASC to commence legal challenge against Defra
BASC has announced today a decision to prepare legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of GL43.
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Defra restriction will cripple rural England, says BASC
Defra has critically underestimated the number of shoots which will be impacted by its decision to restrict gamebird release in areas of England.
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General licence renewed for gamebird release in SACs, but SPAs left in limbo
Defra has reissued GL43 for Special Areas of Conservation, but release in Special Protection Areas will still require an individual licence.
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Defra ‘creating chaos’, BASC tells Minister in open letter
BASC has written to the Defra Minister regarding its failure to provide clear policy on GL43.
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