BASC East
Consultation will not affect wildlife general licences in 2009
Natural England has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the species listed on wildlife general licences but this will not affect the renewals due on 1 January 2009.
BASC East
BASC extends its guest gun insurance benefit
BASC has extended the guest gun insurance benefit for affiliated clubs and syndicates to include cover for beaters’ days.
BASC East
How far does gunshot travel?
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has joined forces with Cranfield University at Shrivenham to offer its members the most comprehensive and accurate information on distances travelled by all main shot types used in game, wildfowl, pigeon and clay shooting.
BASC East
BASC statement on Marine Bill
BASC will help shooting interests address concerns in the new Marine Bill which has been announced in the Queen’s Speech.
BASC Wales
Inaugural deer course in Wales
Another first for BASC Wales, this time in March, was a DSC level 1 deer stalking course, held in Llanfynydd, Carmarthenshire.
BASC Wales
Much improved Young Shots
The first Young Shots improvers? day in Wales was held at the Mid Wales Shooting Centre, Trefeglwys in April when over 20 Young Shots enjoyed a day dedicated entirely to shotgun shooting.
BASC Wales
DSC Level 1 course in Wales
These BASC courses are designed for the sportsman or woman who has recently taken up stalking and is seeking further advice and guidance.
BASC East
Alcohol and shooting: BASC offers festive advice
BASC has been flooded with calls from members worried about claims circulating on the internet that the police are targeting the shooting community with breathalyser tests over the festive period.
BASC Wales
North Wales Police
For those members living in the North Wales Police area, please note that their firearms licensing department telephone numbers have now changed to 01745 539394 (available 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday) and the fax number is now 01745 539632.
