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BASC statement on culling of mountain hares
Generally speaking mountain hares do very well on land managed for grouse shooting and they benefit from the associated habitat management and predator control.
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BASC chairman highlights upland conservation in the absence of grouse shooting
While there is disappointment that people aren’t shooting, the excellent conservation work carried out as a part of grouse shooting will continue.
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North Wales Police move towards faster licensing
Applicants will be able to pay for their firearm/shotgun grants and renewals online.
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BASC on the BBC
BBC Radio Lancashire listeners heard that a number of shoots were being called off to allow grouse numbers to recover from the effects of this year’s weather.
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BASC gives MPs the facts on grouse
BASC has updated its briefing paper on grouse shooting and grouse moor management and sent it to a targeted group of MPs
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BASC statement on RSPB peregrine film
BASC utterly condemns raptor persecution and other wildlife crime.
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BASC statement on wildfowling at Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
Scottish Natural Heritage is planning significant changes to wildfowling permit system.
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BASC backs shoot standards scheme
BASC met to discuss British Game Alliance initiative.
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Grouse shooters put down their guns
Restraint shown to allow grouse numbers to recover from ‘catastrophic’ effects of the weather should be applauded.
