What you need to grow herbs in water
8th April 2020
BASC’s biodiversity project developer Sarah Pinnell explains how to grow herbs in water at home in just a few easy steps.
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Defra asks court to dismiss Wild Justice judicial review
8th April 2020
Defra has described Wild Justice’s judicial review seeking to restrict gamebird releases as ‘vexatious’ and ‘pointless’
2020/21 game shooting prospects and Coronavirus
8th April 2020
Frequently asked questions on 2020/21 game shooting prospects and Coronavirus.
Countryside Clay Shoot 2020 cancelled
2nd April 2020
Event will be re-scheduled for next year.
Decision to ban muirburn for remainder of the season ‘completely unnecessary’, says BASC
2nd April 2020
BASC has accused the Scottish Green Party of using the Coronavirus crisis to launch an unnecessary attack on shooting.
European white-fronted goose remains on the quarry list after BASC intervention
2nd April 2020
Decision to listen to BASC’s evidence-based recommendations “to be welcomed”.
Cleaning Shotguns
2nd April 2020
With the season over and most shooters now finding they have time on their hands, it’s a good opportunity for a spot of maintenance on your guns. BASC director of firearms Bill Harriman shows you how.
Important changes to stoat trapping
1st April 2020
BASC appreciates the positive engagement of Defra and Natural England to help deliver a workable licence.
BASC calls on Scottish government to rectify the ‘lack of support’ for shooting businesses
31st March 2020
BASC’s open letter urges the Scottish government to overturn their decision to exclude shooting businesses from the Covid-19 support grant.
