NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals Read more...
A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
Scottish snaring ban would be “catastrophic” for threatened species Read more...
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
Snares banned in Wales despite threat to vulnerable species Read more...
Sparsholt’s history stretches back 125 years. Fifty years ago, the college pioneered the country’s first dedicated gamekeeping course.
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...
The Scottish government has announced a consultation on the use of snares in Scotland.
Scottish snaring ban will spell disaster for threatened wildlife, says BASC Read more...
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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...
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