Shooting and angling have a vital role to play in providing a joined-up approach to the rural environment and economy, Shadow Environment Minister Huw Irranca-Davies told delegates at the Labour party conference in Manchester on Monday night.
A major game tasting event will be hosted at the world-renowned Borough Market in London on 11th, 12th and 13th November by the UK?s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
40 young people from a variety of backgrounds, many from non-rural areas, attended our Young Shots day at Park Farm Shooting Ground in September. A host of experienced and qualified teachers were on hand to pass on their knowledge and skills in six countryside activities.
The UK?s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has pulled off a political hat trick by giving evidence at Westminster and Stormont and to the Scottish Parliament within the last two weeks.
Representatives of the UK?s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will today give evidence to the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee on both the Dog (Amendment) Bill and the Welfare of Animals Bill, both of which could have consequences for working dogs and their owners.
Scottish Minister for Environment Roseanna Cunningham attended the launch of the latest practitioners? guide to snaring in Scotland on Monday, September 20.
Britain?s gun laws are overly complicated and a “mess”, MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee were told by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
A BASC ‘Improve Your Shooting’ day at Lowes Lane Shooting Ground in South Derybshire attracted 21 candidates who were able to hone their skills at range judging, subtending and patterning before working individually on their shooting techniques with a BASC coach on the Marksman ST2 simulator and in the field.
BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK highlighting the benefits of game shooting and game meat.
