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BASC cautiously welcomes further delay to Scottish muirburn licensing rollout
BASC has cautiously welcomed today’s announcement that the implementation of muirburn licensing in Scotland will be delayed once again.

BASC welcomes milestone in grey squirrel fertility control research
BASC is marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with news of a world-first breakthrough in grey squirrel fertility control research.

Shooting and fishing an “intrinsic part of our communities”, says Shadow Defra Secretary of State
Shadow Defra Secretary of State Victoria Atkins MP paid tribute to shooting and fishing at BASC’s Conservative Party rural reception.

BASC chief executive presents UK Value of Shooting to European Parliament
BASC chief executive Ian Bell presented the Value of Shooting report to the European Parliament, highlighting the UK aspect of the sector’s contribution across Europe.

New Defra Minister speaks at BASC rural reception
Speaking at BASC’s Labour conference rural reception, new Defra Minister Dame Angela Eagle MP said she wants to get the best for the sectors she represents.

BASC responds to Scottish Parliament report on Natural Environment Bill
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has published its report on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill, which BASC says undermines self-regulation in Scotland’s deer management sector.

BASC celebrates record number of female members
BASC has celebrated a new milestone for female members, reinforcing its commitment to increasing participation for women in shooting and fieldsports.

In pictures: New BASC president visits Marford Mill
New BASC president, the Marquess of Hamilton, visited Marford Mill to meet staff, Council members and the association’s leadership team.

Kids get hands-on with conservation building BASC bird boxes
Children at a North Wales school have been getting involved in practical conservation by building BASC bird boxes for their local area.