Game and Gamekeeping
Gamekeeper of the Month – October
Octobers Gamekeeper of the Month is Charlie Newman,
Trainee gamekeeper at Sparsholt College and BASC’s 2020 Legacy Scholarship winner.
- Latest news
BASC chairman Eoghan Cameron hails adaptability of shooters as seasons open
As an organisation, we continue to adapt to challenges the pandemic throws at shooting, and we have shown we are more than a match for it.
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Statement on Covid-19 as the pheasant season starts
Leading shooting and rural organisations are reminding the shooting community of the importance of following the law and government guidance at the start of the pheasant season.
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BASC response to RSPB Birdcrime report 2019
BASC has reiterated its public condemnation of raptor persecution and support for a ‘zero tolerance’ approach that is seeing success.
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BASC welcome relaxation of muirburn ban in Scotland
BASC has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to relax a temporary muirburn ban which was imposed as part of emergency coronavirus legislation.
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High Court allows BASC to join General Licence review
Earlier decision to block association is overturned following legal challenge.
- Offbeat
The lammergeier leaves the moor in a better place
The rarity to these isles played an important role in the uplands debate, lets hope the managed land is still there for its next arrival.
Deer
‘A rustle, then a bang and we had our deer’
While hunting with an expert stalker, Xanthe Clay wonders why we are still afraid to cook with venison, one of the healthiest and most delicious meats.
