Defra holds firm on game bird releasing in England
12th February 2020
News there is no immediate threat “reassuring”, says BASC.
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BASC issues general licence update
12th February 2020
Association highlights contact with government and pledges to be part of any legal challenge.
New Scottish general licences provide both certainty and concern
7th February 2020
New licences will come into force on 1 April 2020 and follow on from an SNH consultation and review.
Wild Justice must not be allowed to close down our countryside, says BASC
5th February 2020
Actions are “a direct threat to farmers, conservationists and pest control businesses at a vital time of year”.
Twitterati make a meal of BASC meeting
4th February 2020
BASC Scotland’s Ross Ewing explores the vital importance of politicians being able to meet with organisations of all persuasions.
End of season highlights
31st January 2020
With the pheasant, partridge and wildfowl (above the high water mark) seasons finishing this weekend, BASC’s regional teams provide their highlights.
Five year probation recommended for Werritty
30th January 2020
Following the publication of the ‘Werritty review’ into driven grouse shooting, BASC’s Ross Ewing reviews the evidence given by Professor Werritty to a cohort of MSPs.
BASC highlights concern over gull licence
30th January 2020
Wider implications to this announcement include the manner in which NE is going about its business as the licensing agency.
‘Ambitious recommendations’ in new deer management report
30th January 2020
“A recently published report has set out 99 recommendations…”
