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Countryside organisations welcome cartridge manufacturers commitment to the future of game shooting in the UK

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Group responds to statement on lead ammunition.

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A joint statement on the future of shotgun ammunition for live quarry shooting

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Together we wish to see an end to both lead and single-use plastics in ammunition used by those taking all live quarry with shotguns within five years.

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Shooting and rural organisations take responsibility of move away from lead ammunition

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Shooting and rural organisations announce five-year transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics for live quarry shooting.

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Defra issues statement in response to lead ammunition announcement

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Environment minister welcomes new lead position.

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Westminster welcome for lead-free pledge

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Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has welcomed the statement from leading rural organisations calling for an end to the use of lead in shotgun cartridges used for live quarry within five years.

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Scottish General Licences remain unchanged until April 2020

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Scottish Natural Heritage applauded for taking time to make general licence changes.

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BASC responds to general licence consultation

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BASC seek to ensure a fit for purpose and future-proof licensing system.

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Welsh general licence users need to “use them or lose them”

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Attention now focused on ensuring people do not fall foul of changes.

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BASC survey highlights importance of general licences in Scotland

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The results from the BASC Scottish general licence survey have highlighted the scale of usage and their importance for economic prosperity.

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Have your say on England general licences, BASC urges members

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Defra leading review in close partnership with Natural England.

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