The Scottish Government announced its plans to change existing legislation to permit the docking of the tails of spaniel and hunt point retriever (HPR) puppies where a vet believes they are likely to be used as a working dog and risk serious tail injury in later life.
The UK’s largest shooting organisation has highlighted the benefits of game shooting ahead of the start of the pheasant shooting season on October 1st. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) points out some of the benefits of game shooting in an infographic.
Conference told grouse shooting provides a lifeline for isolated communities.
BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK highlighting the benefits of game shooting and game meat.
BASC chairman Peter Glenser addressed an audience gathered at a rural reception.
BASC has accused Chris Packham of threatening the future of woodcock conservation with his latest attack on shooting.
Moray Council refer back to management committee over wildfowling .
BASC delivered more than 430 air gun coaching lessons.
MPs speak at rural reception in praise of both organisations.
