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Minister ‘appalled’ by widespread gamekeeper abuse

Minister ‘appalled’ by widespread gamekeeper abuse

  • Post published:13th January 2021

A Scottish Government Minister has written to BASC to say he is ‘appalled’ by widespread gamekeeper abuse in Scotland.

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BASC calls for voluntary restraint of shooting of wildfowl in Scotland

BASC calls for voluntary restraint of shooting of wildfowl in Scotland

  • Post published:6th January 2021

BASC have called for a voluntary restraint of the shooting of wildfowl from the 6th January.

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Scotland’s general licences ‘largely unchanged’ in 2021, says BASC

Scotland’s general licences ‘largely unchanged’ in 2021, says BASC

  • Post published:21st December 2020

BASC has welcomed the publication of Scotland’s latest general licences, which will come into force on the 1st January 2021.

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Scottish Greens’ nature emergency declaration treats moorland ‘with contempt’

Scottish Greens’ nature emergency declaration treats moorland ‘with contempt’

  • Post published:18th November 2020

BASC has challenged the Scottish Green Party’s nature emergency declaration which calls for an end to driven grouse moor management practices.

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New Scottish Government funded research confirms major socio-economic importance of grouse shooting

New Scottish Government funded research confirms major socio-economic importance of grouse shooting

  • Post published:4th November 2020

A ground-breaking new study has highlighted that grouse shooting delivers significant socio-economic benefits.

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‘Eyewatering’ losses hit Scottish rural economy following self-catering accommodation restrictions

‘Eyewatering’ losses hit Scottish rural economy following self-catering accommodation restrictions

  • Post published:2nd October 2020

Tens of thousands of pounds worth of losses hit the rural economy following a Scottish Government u-turn on self-catering accommodation restrictions.

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BASC welcome relaxation of muirburn ban in Scotland

BASC welcome relaxation of muirburn ban in Scotland

  • Post published:30th September 2020

BASC has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to relax a temporary muirburn ban which was imposed as part of emergency coronavirus legislation.

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BASC Statement – Scotland COVID-19 restriction on social gatherings

BASC Statement – Scotland COVID-19 restriction on social gatherings

  • Post published:10th September 2020

As long as shoots follow the government approved guidance for country sports in Scotland then such outdoor activity should continue as before.

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Mountain hare open season set to go ahead, says BASC

Mountain hare open season set to go ahead, says BASC

  • Post published:22nd July 2020

The delay in protecting the mountain hare is a direct consequence of the Green Party’s actions within the chamber.

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