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Scottish Government considers ban on snares
The Scottish Government’s suggestion that it would consider a statutory ban on snares would be ‘disastrous for land managers’ says BASC.
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‘Significant concern’ for wildlife as snaring ban considered in Scotland
The UK’s largest shooting organisation has expressed ‘significant concern’ for wildlife and livestock, as the Scottish Government suggested a forthcoming review of snaring would be extended to consider a statutory ban. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) – which represents over 11,000 members in Scotland – said a Read more…
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Changes to firearms licensing in Northern Ireland needed to “free up trade”
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation in Northern Ireland (BASC NI) has called for the Ministerial Directive that limits the number of firearms that a registered firearms dealer may hold, to be scrapped. BASC NI’s recommendation, outlined in a survey response to the Department of Justice (DoJ), is that Read more…
