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As another game shooting season ends, we are going to say goodbye to our shoot friends and colleagues, but hopefully not for long.
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After much lobbying, BASC understands that the Government is reviewing its decision to require all shoots releasing on Special Protected Areas, plus a 500m buffer zone, in England to obtain individual licences.
 Releasing in these areas has previously been done under a general licence (GL43), which expires on 30 May.
BASC will be lobbying for releasing in these areas to continue to be done under general licence. We are also taking legal advice on the legality of any decision taken without consultation with the shooting organisations.Â
BASC has emphasised to the Government that shoot plans and investment are already far advanced and that to introduce individual licences at this time would cause massive confusion, as well as environmental and economic damage.
We will continue to keep our members updated regarding developments on this issue.
As another game shooting season ends, we are going to say goodbye to our shoot friends and colleagues, but hopefully not for long.
BASC has settled a claim for a judicial review over Defra’s decision to alter GL43, which allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England.
BASC is urging members and the wider rural community to stand up against the Welsh government’s proposals to restrict gamebird releasing.