Changes to the Poultry Register announced
New measures have been announced to protect the poultry sector from avian influenza in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Gamekeeping
Gamekeepers’ conference: bringing together the custodians of fieldsports
BASC’s inaugural Southern Gamekeepers’ Conference took place at the EJ Churchill shooting grounds last week.
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BASC welcomes significant improvements to GL43
BASC has welcomed the announcement by Defra of a new general licence (GL45) for the release of gamebirds on or near certain Special Protection Areas in England.
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A modern gamekeepers’ event with a familiar objective
With the dust settled on BASC’s Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference, Gareth Dockerty reflects on an eventful and accomplished day in North Yorkshire…
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BASC members quiz Defra Secretary of State at Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference
BASC hosted the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Barclay, at the inaugural Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference on 8 March at Swinton Estate.
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Daughters of the land
In honour of International Women’s Day, we recount the stories of female gamekeepers in history who blazed a trail for generations to come.
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Peri and River ready to compete at Crufts
Peri Burchmore, winner of the BASC gamekeepers’ classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2023, will be back this year to take on the competition.
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Celebrating the great and the good
Every year, BASC presents a number of prestigious honours and awards, celebrating those who go the extra mile for the benefit of shooting and conservation.
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Farming and environmental grants: delivering nature recovery through sustainable shooting
Ian Danby highlights the opportunities for shooting and landowners within 2024 updates to the English farming and environmental support schemes.
Don’t be a stranger for the next seven months
As another game shooting season ends, we are going to say goodbye to our shoot friends and colleagues, but hopefully not for long.
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