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“Outright ban” on snares will have devastating consequences, warns BASC
An “outright ban” on snares will have devastating consequences for biodiversity and the Welsh countryside, BASC warns the Senedd.
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MSPs celebrate the very best of Scottish game
Members of the Scottish Parliament were treated to the ‘best of Scottish game’ in celebration of Great British Game Week.
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Rough shooting in Scotland – have your say
BASC Scotland is encouraging members to respond to the Call for Views on the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill to protect the future of rough shooting.
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Minister to highlight economic impact of NI firearms licensing crisis
Edwin Poots MLA has agreed to support the Northern Ireland Firearms Representative Group, of which BASC is a member.
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Licensing grouse shooting must not jeopardise jobs and conservation
Rural organisations have issued a joint statement following the Scottish Government’s proposals to introduce a licensing scheme for grouse shooting.
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BASC gives evidence at Scottish firearms licensing inquiry
BASC’s Dr Colin Shedden provided evidence to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into firearms licensing regulation.
BASC Northern Ireland
General Licences – Northern Ireland
Following the consultation undertaken by the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in the summer, the department have issued new general licences, which are valid from 17 October 2022 and remain in force until 31 December 2022.
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BASC issues AI update
BASC continues to monitor the developing situation with avian influenza, providing the latest advice and guidance to members via our AI hub.
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Mairi Gougeon MSP visits Glen Lethnot for burning demonstration
The MSP for Angus and North Mearns visited Glen Lethnot Estate in the Angus Glens to observe controlled burning of heather.
