The striped menace
The invasive Asian hornet is a serious threat to the UK’s wildlife, especially our native honeybees and other insects.
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Conservation
Getting their ducks in a row
As wildfowling comes under increasing pressure from changes in lifestyle and consenting arrangements, the Leicestershire Wildfowlers Association is one of several forward-looking clubs pushing the boundaries.
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Moor than meets the eye
As the Glorious Twelfth approaches, David Scott introduces some of the iconic bird species supported by moorland managed for grouse.
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United Utilities: fighting back
You can be part of shooting’s reprisal against United Utilities’ decision not to renew shoot leases on its land.
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Do you have game cards or game books to share?
BASC’s research team are working with the University of Exeter to look into the changes in game bags over time.
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A bird in the hand
Project Penelope is here again, giving us the opportunity to get cracking with this exciting international conservation scheme.
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Ducks Unlimited – A conservation success story over the pond
A look at Ducks Unlimited, a US-based organisation founded by hunters and dedicated to conserving and restoring wildfowl habitat.
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Government launches multi-million pound fund to restore wildlife-rich habitats
BASC is urging members to move quickly to express their interest in the Species Survival Fund for habitat work in England.
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Welsh snares ban disastrous for threatened wildlife
The future of Wales’ most threatened species has been put at significant risk, after a ban on all snares was taken forward by the Welsh Government this week.
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Unlawful changes to gamebird release licence challenged by BASC
Changes to an interim gamebird release licence in England could throw shoots into turmoil, risking jobs, businesses and conservation projects.
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