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BASC Scotland is encouraging members to respond to the Call for Views on the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill to protect the future of rough shooting.
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This year’s grouse season in Scotland was the first with licensing in place. We debunk some of the myths which have emerged around the new licensing regime.
The red grouse shooting season finished on 10 December. This offers a natural point for BASC to reflect and address claims by anti-shooting organisations about the new grouse moor licensing scheme:
Our teams have worked hard to ensure the licence scheme is workable for our members. BASC did not want to see licensing introduced, nonetheless a thorough scrutiny process and now licensing regime has been implemented.
We will continue to rebut the speculative and unfounded claims by anti-shooting organisations.
BASC Scotland is encouraging members to respond to the Call for Views on the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill to protect the future of rough shooting.
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill could have a significant impact on shooting and conservation in Scotland.
The Scottish government consultation which proposes a ban on the use of snares in Scotland closes on 3 October.