Scottish grouse bill – where we are now
Following last week’s vote on Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, Peter Clark gives a summary of events.
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Critical BASC amendment accepted on Scottish grouse Bill
A second day of MSP voting on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has seen a vital BASC amendment accepted.
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Successful BASC amendments improve Scottish grouse Bill; but snaring ban progresses
MSPs today entered day one of voting on Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
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Thousand-strong signature letter urges MSPs to amend “unacceptable” grouse bill
More than 1,000 people have signed a letter calling on the Scottish Parliament to make changes to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
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BASC statement on launch of Scottish deer consultation
BASC Scotland responded today to the launch of a major Scottish Government consultation on deer management.
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BASC urges MSPs to vote down unworkable Scottish grouse Bill
BASC has urged all MSPs to vote down the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in a debate taking place tomorrow.
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BASC is calling on parliamentarians to urgently amend Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
BASC has urged MSPs to make substantial amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill following the publication of a key report.
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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Have you had your certificate backdated?
If you have been issued with a backdated firearms or shotgun certificate following a delay in your renewal, we’d like to hear from you.
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Hunting with Dogs Act now law in Scotland
BASC is urging members to familiarise themselves with the new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 when undertaking fox and rabbit control with dogs.
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