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BASC has welcomed the production of a notebook to help the public record suspected poaching or coursing incidents.

The notebook has been released by the PAW Scotland Poaching and Coursing Priority Group and allows people to record as much accurate and detailed information as possible to pass on to the police. It is designed to fit in a glovebox or pocket and guides the user on the type of information which should be recorded.

A series of shooting and game-related demonstrations will take place on the BASC stand at the Scottish Game Fair this weekend.

There will be food demonstrations with Scotland’s Natural Larder (SNL) throughout the event, showcasing game and featuring preparation, cooking and tastings.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has warned that the removal of sporting rates relief will have devastating consequences for rural Scotland and will damage rural livelihoods, conservation, jobs and tourism. BASC has published evidence revealing the far-reaching and negative unintended consequences the plans will have for Scotland.

Scotland’s largest shooting organisation has warned of the consequences of the Air Weapons and Licensing Scotland Bill.