BASC East
More young people taking up shooting sports with BASC
The number of young people taking up shooting sports through the British Association for Shooting and Conservation’s Young Shots scheme has risen by 20 percent in the last year alone.
BASC East
BASC calls for meeting with Defra over changes to GB poultry register
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has called for an urgent meeting with Defra to discuss proposals about sharing confidential information from the GB Poultry Register with other government departments.
BASC Northern Ireland
Major gundog competition to be held in Northern Ireland
Gundog owners in Northern Ireland will be joining forces to compete in BASC’s Inter-Club Gundog Day which is being held at the Larchfield Estate in Lisburn on Saturday 29 March.
BASC Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland restaurants go wild for a taste of game
There will be three more opportunities for people to enjoy a taste of game at restaurants in Northern Ireland over the next few weeks.
BASC East
Gamekeepers to compete for national clay shoot title
The qualifying rounds of the BASC gamekeepers’ national clay shoot will take place at locations across the UK in March.
BASC Northern Ireland
Two more chances to sample a taste of Northern Ireland game
There will be another two chances for people to sample a taste of Northern Ireland game in February.
BASC Northern Ireland
Gun club to hold special day for young shots
A gun club in County Armagh will be holding a special activity day next month for young people who want to try shooting sports.
BASC East
BASC meat hygiene courses still available in 2008
Gamekeepers and shoot managers who lack the qualification to sell meat to game dealers can still attend an accredited BASC training course this year.
BASC East
New pest control licences available in England
Natural England has taken over the responsibility for the administration of general licences for pest bird species from Defra. Licences remain much the same as in 2007 but two new licences have also been created.
