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A Boxing Day shoot is a chance to enjoy the fresh air, catch up with friends and walk off the previous day’s indulgence.
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Shooting is worth £3.3 billion to the UK economy
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A Boxing Day shoot is a chance to enjoy the fresh air, catch up with friends and walk off the previous day’s indulgence.

BASC has criticised the government’s animal welfare strategy for England, warning that a lack of consultation with countryside organisations risks undermining both animal welfare and effective wildlife management.

Securing 100,000 signatures against proposals to merge shotgun and rifle licensing is a major milestone. As the petition moves to parliament, BASC explains what happens next.