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BASC launches second newspaper campaign
The adverts celebrate the wider benefits that shooting brings all the participants and reassures the public shooting can take place in a COVID-secure manner.
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Covid-19 guidance document for England published
A guidance document has been produced by BASC to help those who run game shoots to identify and manage risks posed by Covid-19 on shoot days. The document is currently England specific, but guidance for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be available in due course. Dan Reynolds, BASC director Read more…
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BASC’s tips to keep dogs happy during firework season
Short film highlights tips for keeping dogs calm.
General Licences
BASC responds to delay over Defra’s general licence announcement
“A workable solution is needed in days not weeks,” says BASC.
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New woodpigeon licence ‘not fit for purpose’, says BASC
BASC will be pressing for significant changes to be made to new licence
General Licences
Natural England publishes new general licences
Licences issued for Canada geese and wood pigeon
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Government states support for benefits of shooting
BASC welcomes response to online petition calling for study into role of shooting in conservation and economy.
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BASC condemns pheasant dumping shown in newspaper footage
BASC has reported shoot to local authority.
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BASC seeks advice on legal challenge to NRW
BASC responds to decision to ban pheasant shooting on public land in Wales.