Alistair Kennedy

Interim results from a study at Bournemouth University show that walkers disturb waterfowl more regularly than wildfowling.

The ongoing study, commissioned by BASC, is measuring the relative potential impacts of a variety of activities, including dog walking and wildfowling in Poole Harbour. Research into the disturbance of wild birds is important because estuaries, such as the one at Poole Harbour, provide essential habitat for many species of waterbirds, such as godwits, wigeon, teal and avocets.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has become a signatory to the UK Squirrel Accord which brings together 30 other organisations, including the RSPB, Defra and the National Trust, with the aim of securing and expanding the red squirrel population.

The Wildlife Habitat Trust’s (WHT) 2015 Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp will be launched by Andrew Sells, chairman of Natural England, at this year’s CLA Game Fair.

The stamp features artwork entitled Mallard on Bridgwater Bay by Jackie Garner.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has marked the former Labour MP Martin Salter’s contribution to shooting by making a special presentation to him of a framed print of barbel – one of his favourite species.

BASC will have a major presence at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, promoting shooting and game and deer management.shooting-simulator-300×201

The show will be held from 20th – 23rd July at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys.

BASC strongly opposes the Hunting Act, and believes land owners and managers should be able to choose the most effective methods of pest and predator control for their circumstances. There will be a vote in the Commons next week on amending the exemptions to the Hunting Act. The Countryside Alliance, Read more…