In a move supported by BASC, Defra has confirmed that it will contest Wild Justice’s latest legal challenge relating to the general licence GL42.
Defra ready to fight Wild Justice in the courts Read more...
A substantial number of confirmed cases means it is extremely likely that there will be issues with the supply of eggs and chicks from France.
Avian Influenza update in France Read more...
The Scottish Government’s suggestion that it would consider a statutory ban on snares would be ‘disastrous for land managers’ says BASC.
Scottish Government considers ban on snares Read more...
BASC’s shoot visits have been taken up by more than 300 shoots this year, and are on target to hit 400 by the end of 2021.
Have you booked your BASC shoot visit yet? Read more...
BASC has issued a reminder of the legal obligations of shoots releasing gamebirds on or within 500m of a European Protected Site in England.
BASC issues reminder on gamebird reporting condition Read more...
BASC is committed to seeing tougher penalties imposed under the Government’s new Animal Welfare Bill for those found guilty of gamebird worrying.
Gamebird worrying must be tackled by Welfare Bill says BASC Read more...
Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.
Challenges for shooting in animal welfare shake-up Read more...
The Government has announced an interim licensing scheme for gamebird release on and within 500 metres of European Protected Sites.
Interim gamebird release licensing scheme announced Read more...
After 10 years at the helm, BASC’s Glynn Evans has stepped down as chair of the England and Wales Poaching Priority Delivery Group.
Glynn Evans steps down as PPDG chair Read more...
BASC has conducted an online survey to inform our future work in relation to dog theft.
BASC dog owner survey – the cost of dog theft Read more...
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