
BASC is challenging Scottish general licences decision
Scottish Natural Heritage has made last minute changes to the Scottish general licenses that will take effect from 1st January 2014. BASC is challenging the process and one of the decisions.
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BASC’s research team are working with the University of Exeter to look into the changes in game bags over time.
We are collecting game cards and game book records from across the country and are appealing to members to submit their records or bring them along to any events where BASC teams are present.
We are particularly interested in the occurrence or absence of woodcock shooting and if the bag sizes and timing of shooting has changed over time.
These records can be as old or as recent as you can get your hands on, as long as they have an accompanying date and approximate location.
Even if they do not contain any woodcock information, they are still important to our research. Please be assured that all data will be anonymised and stored securely.
You can submit your records in four ways:
Alternatively, if you would like to receive an information sheet or have any questions about the study overall, please contact Dr Joah Madden j.r.madden@exeter.ac.uk.
Scottish Natural Heritage has made last minute changes to the Scottish general licenses that will take effect from 1st January 2014. BASC is challenging the process and one of the decisions.
BASC has criticised the current legal framework on protected sites that leaves shooting activities disproportionately restricted.
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