Countryside organisations welcome cartridge manufacturers commitment to the future of game shooting in the UK
Group responds to statement on lead ammunition.
Defra issues statement in response to lead ammunition announcement
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said:
“This
move away from the use of lead and single-use plastics in shotgun ammunition is
very welcome and I would like to applaud these organisations for coming
together to reach this decision.
“It is a significant step for both wildlife and the wider environment and the government remains committed to ensuring a sustainable, mutually beneficial relationship between shooting and conservation.”
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Shooting and rural organisations take responsibility of move away from lead ammunition
Shooting and rural organisations announce five-year transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics for live quarry shooting.
Moving forward for the future of shooting
In 2020, a commitment was made by BASC and others to embark on a voluntary transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics. Terry Behan looks at the progress so far.