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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Gamekeeping
NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
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Scottish snaring ban would be “catastrophic” for threatened species
A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
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Snares banned in Wales despite threat to vulnerable species
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
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50 not out
Sparsholt’s history stretches back 125 years. Fifty years ago, the college pioneered the country’s first dedicated gamekeeping course.
Welsh gamebird release decision pushed back by NRWÂ
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.
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Scottish snaring ban will spell disaster for threatened wildlife, says BASC
The Scottish government has announced a consultation on the use of snares in Scotland.
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Delivering knowledge and skills for the future of shooting
We would like to hear from you to help shape BASC’s training courses and educational provision for the future.
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BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament
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.
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Time running out for shoots following Defra decision, BASC warn
BASC chief executive Ian Bell has told the Daily Telegraph of the crisis unfolding across the English countryside.
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