Lead is toxic and classified as a ‘substance of very high concern’. Its impacts on wildlife, the environment and human health are well documented. Taking a proportionate approach to the elimination of risk posed by lead ammunition would improve the sustainability of shooting in the future.
The BASC AGM saw the election of two new Council members and the awarding of four Honorary Life Memberships.
BASC has called on Natural Resources Wales to utilise the significant benefits already implemented by shooting activities in their future conservation plans
A joint campaign is underway to inform members of the public about the need to give both pregnant or nursing deer and their young plenty of space when out enjoying the countryside.
