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The impact of avian influenza on game shooting
If you’re involved in running a shoot, please complete our survey regarding the impact of avian influenza on the 2022/23 season.
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The Environmental Improvement Plan needs shooting
Ian Danby discusses the government’s new Environmental Improvement Plan and how the importance of sustainable shooting to its delivery features throughout.
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Avian influenza 90-day movement restriction to be cut by two-thirds
BASC has received ministerial confirmation that AI movement restrictions for importing gamebirds and other poultry to Great Britain will be cut from 90 days to 30 days.
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The GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count gets underway
The GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count allows shoots to measure the positive impact of their conservation work.
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ELMs and wildlife management
BASC’s Ian Danby discusses how the government’s recent update to ELMs offers further opportunities for shooting to work closely with farmers.
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Resilience and hope
As the shooting season draws to a close, BASC’s Matt Dutton reflects on a year like no other for game shoots.
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Defra Minister taking “a balanced approach” on snares
BASC review what was said following a parliamentary debate discussing banning the use of snares in England.
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‘Catching up’ permitted following risk assessment
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zones in England, Scotland and Wales were amended today, 9 January, following a Defra risk assessment.
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BASC urges caution over possible changes to EU trade rules
The European Commission is considering changes to EU rules which would impact the trade of eggs and birds from areas hit by avian influenza (AI).
