Offbeat Archives | The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

A five-year transition, not a one-year solution

Post published:26th February 2021

Matt Cross examines how it will take time to make a success of the switch from lead ammunition.

A home that works for rescue dogs

Post published:26th February 2021

Why the misunderstood life of a ‘working’ dog means so many breeds are missing out on the chance to be rehomed.

Lifeline: The story behind the Scottish country sports tourism restart fund

Post published:18th February 2021

BASC Scotland’s public affairs manager, Ross Ewing, explores the significance of the recently announced £1M coronavirus fund to help Scotland’s country sports tourism sector.

Coronavirus: Scottish Gamekeeping Perspectives

Post published:5th February 2021

BASC Scotland’s Jake Swindells explores how members of the gamekeeping and wildlife management working group are continuing to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic.

EU turns the screw on lead ammunition

Post published:5th February 2021

Dr O’Gorman discusses the latest policy developments on lead ammunition.

Positive impacts of burning recognised by Government

Post published:2nd February 2021

BASC’s Gareth Dockerty unravels what the government’s announcement on burning actually means and organisation’s work behind the scenes to ensure evidence-led policy.

SSSI proposals need not impact consenting, says BASC

Post published:22nd January 2021

BASC calls for assurances that consenting applications for shooting are not impeded by SSSI assessment changes in its response to a Natural England consultation.

Wild Justice’s catalogue of failures grow again

Post published:21st January 2021

Another failed judicial review for Wild Justice shows there is no reason to be scared of this radical group.

A reason to celebrate, or a time to reflect on failed challenges?

Post published:19th January 2021

It’s almost two years since the launch of Wild Justice, but what are the implications of their latest defeat in the High Court?