New Scottish general licences provide both certainty and concern
New licences will come into force on 1 April 2020 and follow on from an SNH consultation and review.
Innovative app will be a ‘vital tool’ for counting mountain hares, says BASC
New approach to counting means population data can be secured to improve hare management.
Say NO to excessive firearms licensing fees
BASC is calling on all shooters in England, Wales and Scotland to object to Home Office proposals for a massive and unjustified hike in firearms licensing fees
Wallace Hall Academy pupils shoot for future career success
Rural Skills students from the Wallace Hall Academy in Dumfriesshire received hands-on shooting coaching with shotguns and air rifles under the tuition of BASC Scotland
BASC Scotland challenges airgun licensing report
A report supporting legislation to introduce airgun licensing in Scotland has been challenged by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
Scotland’s trainee and professional gamekeepers brought together by BASC
Gamekeeping students from North Highland College, Elmwood Campus and Borders College joined professional gamekeepers at Scone Palace for one of the premier events for gamekeepers in Scotland.
Scottish Gamekeepers gather for annual conference
More than 100 Gamekeepers will gather for one of the best and most prestigious events for gamekeepers in Scotland on 18 March. Hosted by Scone palace the event provides an annual update on changes in the law, a forum for debate on important gamekeeping issues in Scotland and a clay shooting competition.
BASC calls on post-referendum Scottish Government to support the benefits of shooting
Following the independence referendum BASC Scotland has pledged to work with the Scottish Government to ensure shooting continues to be supported and encouraged. Shooting makes a positive and important contribution to Scotland and benefits the economy, tourism, conservation and the social landscape.