BASC have reviewed the additional coronavirus restrictions which will come into effect in the north east of England from Friday 18 September.
These measures are in addition to the new gathering restrictions for England announced on Monday 14 September, from which licensed outdoor physical activities, including shooting, are exempt.
The local restrictions listed for the north east of England will not have any impact on shooting within the affected areas.
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.
