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Scottish snaring ban would be “catastrophic” for threatened species
A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
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A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
If you have been issued with a backdated firearms or shotgun certificate following a delay in your renewal, we’d like to hear from you.
BASC is urging members to familiarise themselves with the new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 when undertaking fox and rabbit control with dogs.
The first of three legislative changes in Scotland, the removal of the male close season, comes into force on 21 October 2023.
The Scottish government consultation which proposes a ban on the use of snares in Scotland closes on 3 October.
BASC’s newly appointed director of Scotland Peter Clark talks about his plans and the challenges facing shooting in Scotland and the UK.
The Scottish government has announced a consultation on the use of snares in Scotland.
BASC has called on Scottish Water to explain its decision to end grouse shooting on its land.
Respond to a Scottish consultation on the exclusion of target shooting ranges as a land use under permitted development rights.