BASC Scotland
Covid impact on Scotland’s lowland deer cull revealed
A new survey by the Lowland Deer Network Scotland, supported by BASC, has revealed the stark impact of the pandemic on deer culls in Scotland.
Press release
BASC responds to Action Plan for Animal Welfare
The government has today announced a series of animal welfare policy measures within its ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, some of which will impact BASC members. Responding to the plan, Caroline Bedell, BASC executive director of conservation, said “BASC is calling on the Government to focus on policies that will Read more…
Deer
Challenges for shooting in animal welfare shake-up
Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.
Deer
Of Deer and Dog’s Mercury
BASC deer officer Audrey Watson discusses how identifying woodland plant species and assessing damage can help you to carry out successful deer impact assessments.
Deer
Get down to business – our guide to selling venison locally
Taste of Game and BASC have prepared a quick guide on how to start your own venison business during these challenging times.
Deer
Solo stalking? Stay safe
Audrey Watson extols the joys of lone stalking and tries out a tracking system designed to keep you safe when out alone in remote locations.
Ladies shooting blog
A detour into shooting by Karen Hubbard
Shooting, for me, was something that somebody else did and I never really had more than a passing interest in learning to shoot.
Ladies shooting blog
Ladies Who Shoot by Judith Hogg
I don’t think women are out to prove anything, this isn’t a competition of which sex can hunt or shoot better.
Ladies shooting blog
Straight into stalking by Audrey Watson
I borrowed his rifle and shot my first deer… and that was it – I was hooked!