BASC News
Martin Parker appointed as head of firearms at BASC
Martin Parker, former chief scientist at the National Ballistics Intelligence Service, has been appointed as BASC’s new head of firearms.
BASC pledges to work constructively with new Scottish Government
BASC has pledged to work with the newly-elected Scottish Government to ensure shooting’s interests continue to be fully represented in Holyrood.
BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.
Changes to Defra burning regulations accepted
Following intervention from BASC, Defra has included scientific research as a licensable aspect of the new burning regulations in England.
Scottish election: manifesto analysis
Ahead of the Scottish elections on 6 May, Ross Ewing breaks down the party manifestos to expose how their policies will affect shooting and conservation.
Leave your BBQ at home
Our wildlife-rich uplands are especially at risk of wildfires at this time of year says BASC’s Gareth Dockerty.
BASC accuses RSPB of exploiting Northern Ireland wildfire
The RSPB have used the recent wildfire in Northern Ireland’s Mourne mountains as a platform to call for a ban on controlled burning.
Open letter to the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
Read our open letter to the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission following the Scottish Government’s response to the deer working group project.
Measuring the impact of dog theft
A major new survey by BASC has found that three-quarters of respondents have taken additional precautions to protect their dogs from theft over the past year.