BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.
Welsh gamebird release decision pushed back by NRWÂ Read more...
BASC quizzed Defra Minister Lord Benyon on his department’s changes to the law around releasing gamebirds, during a visit to the New Forest Show.
Defra minister quizzed on gamebird release legislation Read more...
Speaking at debate in the House of Commons, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has heavily criticised Defra over it’s handling of gamebird release licences in protected areas.
BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament Read more...
BASC chief executive Ian Bell has told the Daily Telegraph of the crisis unfolding across the English countryside.
Time running out for shoots following Defra decision, BASC warn Read more...
BASC has warned Defra that shooting businesses are facing financial ruin, criminal charges or both, unless it urgently reinstates a licence for the release of gamebirds in protected areas of England.
Act now to avoid animal welfare crisis in the countryside, BASC warns Defra Read more...
The knock-on impacts of Natural Resources Wales’ proposals to restrict gamebird release have been covered in depth by the BBC in Wales.
BASC discusses Welsh gamebird releasing proposals on BBC Read more...
The BBC’s Farming Today programme has covered the consequences of Defra’s changes to the general licence for gamebird release in protected areas (known as GL43).
Consequences of Defra licensing debacle highlighted on the BBC Read more...
BASC is a joint signatory on a letter from Aim to Sustain to the Secretary of State regarding the ban on gamebird releasing in parts of England.
Secretary of State warned of consequences of Defra gamebird decision Read more...
BASC has announced today a decision to prepare legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of GL43.
BASC to commence legal challenge against Defra Read more...
Defra has critically underestimated the number of shoots which will be impacted by its decision to restrict gamebird release in areas of England.
Defra restriction will cripple rural England, says BASC Read more...
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