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Make sure shooting’s voice is heard in Europe
Shooting will be brought to the attention of candidates in the May European elections through a contact website developed by the UK’s largest shooting organisation.
BASC Central
Shooting magazines in shops – report misunderstandings to BASC
Moto has removed age restrictions on the purchase of shooting magazines in its WHSmith stores at motorway service stations nationwide. BASC approached Moto after an over-14s till prompt on self-service tills was discovered and reported to us by a concerned member.
BASC has received reports of age restrictions on the purchase of Shooting Times at self-service tills in two Asda stores. Asda has informed BASC that there should not be till prompts on shooting magazines in its stores, that it will contact the two stores, and that it will send a briefing note to all its stores nationwide on this matter. Till prompts on self -service tills are managed directly by each Asda store rather than centrally by its head office. If you discover age restrictions on shooting magazines in your local Asda store please contact BASC.
These examples highlight the need for people to remain vigilant. If you encounter any problem buying a shooting magazine in any newsagent, supermarket or shop please let BASC know immediately.
BASC South East
High Weald AONB Woodland Game Management Seminar
On Thursday 6th March the High Weald Area for Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit held a “Woodland Game Management” Seminar at Flimwell, East Sussex. The event was supported and attended by both Justin Clarke from BASC South East, and Mike Swan from the GWCT. The day started with Mr Jason Read more…
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Gundogs gearing up for Crufts 2014
Gamekeepers, beaters and pickers-up from across the UK are getting ready for one of the highlights of the gundog calendar – Crufts 2014. The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will host the gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts. Gamekeepers, owners of working gundogs, gundog teams Read more…
BASC South East
Hook Norton Taste of Game Evening
Over forty BASC members and their guests enjoyed a great evening combining the great taste of game and traditional ale. The event organised by BASC South East was hosted by kind invitation of Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire on 20th February, 2014. Guests were greeted on arrival with a glass of Read more…
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BASC welcomes watchdog scrutiny of regulations
A report from the independent Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), which examines proposed regulation for sound supporting evidence, proper process and ultimate impact, has been welcomed by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
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“Scaring pigeons” proposal threatens crop protection
The protection of growing crops from the UK’s number one agricultural pest – the woodpigeon – would be severely damaged by a proposal put forward by Natural England according to the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
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BASC announces new dates for deer stalking on the Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran Deer Management scheme, organised by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has new dates available for 2014/15 season. The scheme is designed to provide practical follow-on experience for BASC members who have completed the Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 Read more…
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BASC increases members’ personal accident insurance cover
BASC members’ personal accident cover will increase for current and new members from 1st March 2014. BASC’s personal insurance cover is tailored to ensure members are covered for accidental injury when taking part in any lawful recreational shooting or conservation activity. The improved policy will provide members with an enhanced Read more…
