Pest and Predator Control
About Pest Control
Legislation affecting pest and predator control in the UK may differ for the same species depending on whether it occurs in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. BASC produces codes of practice to set the standards for sporting shooting and related wildlife management activities.
General licences for pest and predator control
General licences are issued by government agencies to provide a legal basis for people to carry out a range of activities relating to wildlife.
The general licences relevant to pest birds are issued on the basis of one or more purposes (prevent damage to crops, conservation of wild birds, preserve public health etc). They include a list of bird species for which that purpose is a valid reason for pest and predator control to be taken.
The latest update on General Licences
News
Welsh ‘firebreak’ lockdown comes into force
A two-week Welsh ‘firebreak’ lockdown is taking effect from 6pm on Friday 23 October until 12:01am on Monday 9 November.
Shooting staying positive throughout Covid-19
BASC’s Dan Reynolds discusses the work undertaken to ensure shooting remains open for business through this pandemic.
Street food on the menu in new wild game recipe leaflet
Leaflet contains simple-to-follow and easy recipes such as partridge quesadilla and venison hotdogs.
FAQs
For specific advice on game shooting matters please contact us on: 01244 573019 email