Chris Barker has been elected to a national seat of BASC’s Council, while Robin Marshall-Ball has retained an England seat uncontested. The results were formally announced at BASC’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday (22nd May). Chris Barker, a BASC member of 31 years, said: “I’m honoured to have Read more…
The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), is calling on the government to utilise the resources and experience of recreational deer stalkers within its newly actioned deer management strategy. The deer management strategy was announced as part of the England Trees Action Plan in Read more…
Environment Secretary, George Eustice MP, has today (18 may 2021) published a range of action plans and funding commitments that align with the work undertaken by the shooting community. As well as launching plans to plant more trees and to protect our precious peatlands, George Eustice has announced that the Read more…
Following the establishment of the new Welsh Parliament BASC has written to all members of the Senedd highlighting the importance of shooting to the Welsh economy, environment and culture. The elections, held last week, saw Welsh Labour narrowly miss out on securing a majority, winning 30 of the 60 seats Read more…
The government has today announced a series of animal welfare policy measures within its ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, some of which will impact BASC members. Responding to the plan, Caroline Bedell, BASC executive director of conservation, said “BASC is calling on the Government to focus on policies that will Read more…
The government has today announced plans to introduce an interim licensing scheme for gamebird release on and within 500m of European Protected Sites (Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs)) in England. The announcement follows a period of consultation and will come into force 31st May. The Read more…
Forensic scientist Martin Parker has been appointed as BASC’s new head of firearms. Martin, whose most recent post was as chief scientist at the National Ballistics Intelligence Service, started his new role last week. A biochemist by training, Martin has been involved in forensic science as a practitioner, instructor and Read more…
BASC has rejected the UK Woodland Assurance Standard’s (UKWAS) proposal to ban all lead ammunition under their assurance banner by 2023. In responding to UKWAS’ consultation on its latest assurance standard revisions, BASC has called for the organisation as a minimum to remove any restrictions on lead bullets for smaller Read more…
Following official representation from BASC and other organisations, Defra has recognised the need for scientific research to become a licensable activity within the new burning regulations in England. Following an open dialogue with BASC the addition has been successfully made so that continuing and future studies can be undertaken through Read more…
