United Utilities: fighting back
You can be part of shooting’s reprisal against United Utilities’ decision not to renew shoot leases on its land.
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Defra minister quizzed on gamebird release legislation
BASC quizzed Defra Minister Lord Benyon on his department’s changes to the law around releasing gamebirds, during a visit to the New Forest Show.
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BASC accuses Defra of issuing illegal advice
Defra advice leaves gamekeepers and shoot managers at risk of criminal charges.
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United Utilities decision a travesty for conservation, says BASC
Jobs will be lost, the rural economy will suffer and hands-on conservation projects overseen by the shoots will cease.
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BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament
Speaking at debate in the House of Commons, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has heavily criticised Defra over it’s handling of gamebird release licences in protected areas.
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Do you have game cards or game books to share?
BASC’s research team are working with the University of Exeter to look into the changes in game bags over time.
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Changes to firearms legislation must be evidence-based, BASC tells Home Office
BASC has submitted its response to the “most important firearms licensing consultation in 35 years”.
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The Princess Royal visits BASC headquarters in Rossett
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited BASC’s headquarters yesterday in her new role as Patron of the association.
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Moor fantastic than ever: Let’s Learn Moor 2023
Packed with fun and interactive lessons, schools from across the North of England attended Let’s Learn Moor 2023, which took place at eight locations from 3-7 July.
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Discrimination against shooting businesses by banks highlighted by BASC
Banks should not be arbitrarily shutting down business accounts or refusing to open accounts on a bank manager’s whim.
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