Roost shooting can be an effective way of helping to control woodpigeon numbers, but one that requires fieldcraft and a degreed of patience.
Roost shooting pigeons – the best type of shooting? Read more...
BASC’s Glynn Evans discusses the subject of general licences, answering common questions around their use.
The general licences explained Read more...
BASC has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw GL43, the general licence that allowed gamebird release in certain areas of England.
BASC given permission to bring judicial review of Defra decision Read more...
Magpies will be removed from the general licence in Wales from 1 January 2024.
Defra has advised BASC that there will be no changes to the general licences (GL40-42) when they renew from 1 January 2024 for two years.
Defra announces renewal of GL40-42 for two years without changes Read more...
The new set of interim General Licences announced by DAERA will run from 1 January 2023 until the end of February 2023.
Significant changes to Northern Ireland General Licences Read more...
Read our update on general licences in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 2023.
General Licences 2023 Read more...
BASC is advising members that there are no substantial changes to the conditions of the new licence, although there is additional clarification around the consenting process.
Conditions to remain the same as GL43 is renewed Read more...
The condition would impact young and future farmers, conservationists and pest controllers who require general licences in work and training.
NRW commits to removing “discriminatory” general licences age restriction Read more...
BASC is calling for users of the general licence for conservation in Wales to provide case studies to rebut NRW’s decision to remove jays, jackdaws and magpies.
Require the general licence for conservation in Wales? Read more...
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