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Grouse debate united the countryside, says BASC
MPs drew on evidence contained within BASC’s white paper on grouse shooting.
MPs drew on evidence contained within BASC’s white paper on grouse shooting.
Briefing document outlines the benefits of grouse shooting ahead of House of Commons debate
BASC has launched a campaign website to allow members to lobby their MPs.
Prince Philip has been the association’s patron since 1967.
The value of shooting to the Welsh economy was highlighted to Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts during her visit to BASC’s Rossett headquarters.
BASC has responded to Defra’s consultation on its review of animal establishments licensing in England and has raised concerns about the proposals relating to the licensing of dog breeding.
BASC is calling on all shooters to email the Welsh Government by 7th March in support of the existing voluntary ban on shooting Greenland white-fronted geese.
The voice of shooting was heard loud and clear at the three main UK party conferences, where BASC promoted the sport through a series of receptions, putting the case for shooting to Ministers, spokespeople, parliamentarians, councillors and local party members.
BASC has written to ministers in Westminster and the devolved parliaments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to ensure that legal traps used to control stoats which predate on ground nesting birds are not caught by an international agreement designed to regulate the fur trade in Europe and North America. Read more…