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Two new members elected to BASC Council
Two new members of BASC Council were elected at the association’s AGM on Saturday 20 May.
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Micro-regulation of shooting is impeding protected sites, says BASC
BASC has criticised the current legal framework on protected sites that leaves shooting activities disproportionately restricted.
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Call to action issued following Minister’s anti-shooting comments
The current direction of travel is wholly damaging to the Welsh countryside and rural Wales.
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Duck nest tubes are a quacking success
Once occupied, installing duck nest tubes can increase mallard hatching rates to more than 90 per cent.
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Act Now campaign toolkit
Download our digital toolkit and help us fight back against proposals to ban gamebird releasing in Wales.
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Welsh gamebird releasing consultation – guidance and background
Game shooting in Wales is under attack. Read our guidance and background information and complete the consultation today.
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BASC guidance for answering Welsh gamebird releasing consultation
Natural Resources Wales wants your view on proposals to introduce a licensing system for the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges in Wales. You can respond and say no to the proposals by completing a short online survey here on the Natural Resources Wales website. Should you wish to just answer Read more…
BASC Northern Ireland
General Licences – Northern Ireland
Following the consultation undertaken by the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in the summer, the department have issued new general licences, which are valid from 17 October 2022 and remain in force until 31 December 2022.
Press release
HRH The Princess Royal is the new BASC Patron
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is delighted to announce Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as the Association’s new Patron. In response to her acceptance, BASC Council chairman, Eoghan Cameron, said: “We are privileged that The Princess Royal has accepted the invitation to become our new Patron. Read more…
