BASC response to Scottish deer management changes
The proposals relate to the use of night shooting equipment, minimum bullet weights and the removal of the close seasons for male deer.
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Scotland
MSPs dissect Scottish grouse Bill in first evidence session
BASC was present at the first of several oral evidence sessions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill last week in the Scottish Parliament.
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BASC victory over outside-of-Scotland omission on wildlife management bill
A Scottish government committee has u-turned on its decision to exclude responses from outside Scotland after intervention from BASC.
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Mandatory housing measures set to be lifted in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to help stop the spread of avian influenza, will be lifted from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023.
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BASC Gamekeepers’ Day celebrates the best of the profession
BASC held its annual Gamekeepers’ Day at Blair Castle in Perthshire on Monday 28 March.
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Call for views – Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
Scotland’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has issued a ‘call for views’ on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
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BASC raises opposition to Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
BASC has raised significant concerns with the Scottish Government’s Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, published today.
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Race to be the next First Minister will not halt grouse licensing proposals
The introduction of grouse licensing proposals will not be slowed by the selection of Scotland’s new First Minister, says BASC’s Peter Clark.
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Complimentary entry to the Northern Shooting Show for BASC members
The Northern Shooting Show takes place on the King’s Coronation weekend, with BASC members receiving complimentary admission on both days.
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What does the Hunting with Dogs Bill mean for shooting?
Following the passing of the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill, read how the new legislation will affect shooting in Scotland.
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