Hunting trophies import ban announced
10th December 2021
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman considers what a ban on the import of hunting trophies into the UK could mean for international conservation efforts and recreational shooting much closer to home…
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BASC responds to Defra announcement on banning hunting trophies
10th December 2021
Read our statement following the announcement by Defra’s that it is set to introduce an import ban on hunting trophies.
Grouse-degradation
10th December 2021
Does the phrase grouse-degradation suitably describe the systematic attacks on grouse shooting seen in the media and online? BASC’s Gareth Dockerty considers the issue…
Urban schools event is a win for the countryside
9th December 2021
More than 550 school children attended a three-day educational event at the Ledston Estate last week hosted by Countryside Learning and BASC.
Medical markers in the spotlight
7th December 2021
In his latest OffBeat blog, Bill Harriman discusses the reasoning behind BASC’s support of medical markers for certificate holders in England and Wales.
New habitat management course not fit for purpose
2nd December 2021
Key rural organisations have described the removal of gamekeeping and wildlife management courses from the 2023 education syllabus as “woefully inadequate”.
Wild Justice lose in court again
1st December 2021
Leading rural organisations have welcomed the decision to refuse Wild Justice permission for a judicial review on “burning” in England for a second time.
Watch BASC on BBC Landward
1st December 2021
Don’t miss BASC on BBC Landward this week, which includes a feature on our new community integrated deer management vision for Scotland.
BASC advent is back!
30th November 2021
BASC Advent and #AdventExtra are back for 2021 with more than £10,000 worth of fantastic prizes on offer throughout December.