BASC has joined other rural organisations in writing to the government to highlight the importance of shooting as we plan a route out of lockdown.
The letter explains that shooting can play an extremely important part in helping many individual participants, fragile rural communities, and the wider economy during the COVID pandemic.
Although restrictions have been eased this week, we have called for other adjustments to be in place by August 12th.
BASC looks forward to working with new Environment Secretary Steve Barclay, who has been appointed as part of a cabinet reshuffle today.
A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
BASC is considering legal action to challenge the potential licensing of gamebird releasing in Wales from 2025.
