Defra announces renewal of GL40-42 for two years without changes
Defra has advised BASC that there will be no changes to the general licences (GL40-42) when they renew from 1 January 2024 for two years.
Register for free BASC webinar on gamebird releasing on protected sites
Join BASC’s free webinar on gamebird releasing on or near Special Protection Areas in England. If you’re a shoot owner, gamekeeper, shoot captain or part of a syndicate, register today.
The webinar will be held on 11 February from 7-8pm. The event is open to BASC members and non-members affected by gamebird releasing on Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and will provide an update to a similar event organised by BASC last year.Â
The webinar will focus on the 2026/27 season and cover:
- documentation/information we have received from Natural England (NE)
- progression of the BASC legal challenge (Judicial Review claim) against NE
- biosecurity, our best defence against the spread of avian influenza
You can register for the event using the form below. AÂ link to the meeting will be sent out ahead of time on 11 February to all registered participants.Â
To help you get the most out of the webinar, please send the following information to our evidence team here:
any correspondence from NE regarding your existing licence
any follow-up communication after an inspection by NE regarding compliance with an individual licence
Please also send us any general questions or areas of concern so we can focus on the issues most important to you. We will aim to discuss anonymised details of individual cases during the session to ensure you receive the best advice and guidance.
If you need further support on any aspect of game shooting or releasing on protected sites, you can find details of how to contact your regional team here.
Register for the webinar here
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