
Snares banned in Wales despite threat to vulnerable species
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
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BASC Wales aims to provide a public voice for shooting and conservation in Wales with cross-party support in the Welsh Assembly Government. The team campaigns on the issues affecting shooting and conservation in Wales through balanced coverage in the Welsh media. We work to defend the freedom of private firearms ownership, promote healthy quarry populations and habitats and encourage access to shooting in Wales. We are here to provide expert advice and encourage higher standards in shooting.
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
Representatives of four UK police forces met with BASC teams over two days to discuss issues around firearms and firearms licensing.
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.