- Latest news
BASC engaged in scrutiny of Scottish grouse Bill
BASC highlighted significant flaws in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
- Latest news
Act now to avoid animal welfare crisis in the countryside, BASC warns Defra
BASC has warned Defra that shooting businesses are facing financial ruin, criminal charges or both, unless it urgently reinstates a licence for the release of gamebirds in protected areas of England.
- Latest news
BASC response to Scottish deer management changes
The proposals relate to the use of night shooting equipment, minimum bullet weights and the removal of the close seasons for male deer.
- Latest news
BASC discusses Welsh gamebird releasing proposals on BBC
The knock-on impacts of Natural Resources Wales’ proposals to restrict gamebird release have been covered in depth by the BBC in Wales.
- Latest news
Authorisation changes for rodenticide use in open areas
BASC is advising members of forthcoming changes to the legal authorisation of two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS).
- Latest news
Consequences of Defra licensing debacle highlighted on the BBC
The BBC’s Farming Today programme has covered the consequences of Defra’s changes to the general licence for gamebird release in protected areas (known as GL43).
- Latest news
National rodent control survey
You can be in with the chance of winning £250 in cash by answering questions about your approach to controlling rats.
- Latest news
Calls for urgent action on rural mental health echoed by BASC
BASC is backing calls by a group of MPs for “urgent and meaningful” government action on rural mental health in England.
- Features
The sword and the shield of shooting
Following this year’s Annual General Meeting, BASC Chairman Eoghan Cameron pays tribute to might of the association and its members.
