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NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
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Will new BBC social media rules stop the hate?
The BBC has published new guidance on the use of social media by its employees, but will that stop hate against the shooting community?
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Grouse moors are wildlife havens
Conor O’Gorman sums up the start of the grouse season, including some of the anti-shooting campaigns wielded by those who deem themselves protectors of wildlife.
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Banks exposed for ongoing discrimination against shooting
An expose in Friday’s Telegraph shone a light on discrimination against shooting by the banking sector. Conor O’Gorman explains.
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Welsh gamebird release proposals breach human rights law
Tens-of-thousands have said no to proposals to restrict gamebird releasing in Wales. Conor O’Gorman recounts BASC’s Act Now campaign as it happened.
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Defra needs to act quickly on gamebird releasing debacle
Continued intransigence at Defra on re-issuing GL43 now risks an environmental and animal welfare crisis, says Conor O’Gorman.
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Poor methodology undermines validity of game meat research
Dr Conor O’Gorman discusses BASC’s challenge to a study part-funded by the RSPB and Wild Justice on lead shot in oven-ready pheasants.
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Trophy hunting bill misses its target
The Hunting Trophies (Importation Prohibition) Bill can only work if it’s revised to target unsustainable practices over those that conserve threatened species.
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Half the story damages police relationship with shooting community
There were clear issues around the initial publication of a police appeal for information into the death of five goshawks.
