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BASC statement in response to the release of “Labour: Protecting Animals” 18th February
BASC has noted the release of the Labour animal welfare policy document “Labour: Protecting Animals”.
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Water Voles Benefit from Shooting and Wildlife Conservation Work
A major project to protect a threatened population of water voles has been completed thanks to close co-operation between the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Dorset Wildlife Trust.
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New chairman for NI Assembly’s All Party Group on Country Sports
The NI Assembly’s All Party Group on Country Sports has a newly appointed chairman. Patsy McGlone (SDLP) was elected chairman during the group’s Annual General Meeting which was held recently at Stormont. Speaking after the meeting, Mr McGlone said: “I am delighted to have been elected chairman of the All Read more…
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Economics of airgun bill don’t add up
The new Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill will only impact adversely on legitimate users and not target criminals according to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee. When questioning civil servants on the financial elements of the proposed air weapons licence Kenneth Gibson MSP, Committee Convenor, said: “Okay, a law-abiding citizen Read more…
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BASC launches Roving Reception
BASC has launched a Roving Reception to give members in London the chance to meet each other, access to their local BASC team and the opportunity to visit premium sites related to shooting and fieldsports. A series of drinks receptions will be held in the Capital in the coming months. Read more…
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Shoot for the future with BASC and GWCT
People can improve both their shooting and shoot management skills at a course run by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). A Shooting for the Future course will be held at Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire on 8th and 9th Read more…
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Gundogs gearing up for Crufts 2015
Gamekeepers, beaters and pickers-up from across the UK are getting ready for one of the main events of the gundog calendar – Crufts 2015. The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will host the gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts. Gamekeepers, owners of working gundogs, gundog Read more…
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Scottish land reform proposals would damage fragile rural communities claim sporting and land management organisations
A group of sporting and land management organisations have voiced their concerns over a number of land reform proposals in an open letter to Dr Aileen McLeod, the Minister responsible for Land Reform in Scotland. These include the removal of the exemption for business rates for shooting and deerstalking. The Read more…
