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Welsh conservation efforts set back by NRW red tape
The decision by Natural Resources Wales to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws is a retrograde blow for conservation.
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Bill to restrict pump-actions will not become law says BASC
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BASC stands up for pest control against legal challenge
Wild Justice’s latest legal challenge against GL42 is part of their long-term strategy to attack game shooting, says BASC.
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BASC welcomes review of habitat management course
BASC had expressed strong criticism of plans for the new T Level habitat management course for its exclusion of key educational components.
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Complimentary admission to The Game Fair for BASC members
BASC members will receive complimentary admission for all three days of The Game Fair 2022.
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Firearms licensing service raised with Dyfed Powys
BASC has met with the Chief Constable for Dyfed Powys to raise member issues with the police force’s firearms licensing department.
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BASC statement on Nottingham Magistrates Court sentencing
Read BASC’s statement in response to the sentencing at Nottingham Magistrates Court today.
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Improvements made to firearms licensing service
Following pressure from BASC, MPs and press coverage, several police firearms licensing departments have started accepting grant applications again.
Press release
Firearms licensing service improved after criticism
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been made aware that several firearms licensing departments that had previously stopped grant applications have revised their policy after criticism from BASC, press coverage and intervention by MPs. Licensing departments in North Yorkshire, Thames Valley, Kent and Northamptonshire had all previously Read more…
