Raptor persecution must stop now, says BASC chairman
29th January 2020
BASC’s chairman has delivered a clear warning of the impact of raptor persecution in an end of season address.
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Gamekeeper of the Month – February
29th January 2020
Lily studied her level three Advanced Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management at Newton Rigg College.
Rural group issues raptor persecution ‘zero tolerance’ declaration
28th January 2020
A GROUP of leading rural organisations has issued a new joint declaration as a clear signal of their intent to see the end of raptor persecution.
‘Zero Tolerance’ for raptor persecution: A joint statement
28th January 2020
Four of the largest organisations representing shooting in England and Wales joined the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) in issuing the following joint statement condemning all forms of raptor persecution.
Taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution
28th January 2020
BASC’s head of conservation Caroline Bedell discusses why taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution is imperative for the future of shooting.
Perfectly Presented
28th January 2020
With the shooting season coming to an end soon, many pickers up are introducing their young gundogs to retrieving game and having them sit behind the drive to observe experienced dogs work the field.
The “burning” issue
24th January 2020
Controlled burning can under the right circumstances protect peatland and help achieve our net-zero target.
Trophy hunting consultation deadline extended
24th January 2020
If you haven’t already responded, “this is your chance”.
Defra given warning as general licences’ expiry date looms
23rd January 2020
With the start of the breeding season for a wide range of vulnerable birds approaching, the general licences are of vital importance.
