Woodpigeon
About Woodpigeon
The BASC pigeon shooting team is comprised of members of BASC staff from different departments, all of whom share a passion for pigeon shooting. As well as offering a useful point of contact for help and guidance, this team also works hard to maintain the general licence structure.
We can provide advice and guidance on:
- Decoying
- Gaining permission
- Risk assessments / health & safety
- General licence issues
- Shooting on designated land such as SSSIs
For woodpigeon shooting queries, call: 01244 573019
Avian Influenza Update
BASC is advising members that following routine monitoring, outbreaks of Avian Influenza have been confirmed in the UK. It has been reported that H5N8, a strain of Avian Influenza, has been detected in wild and captive birds.
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