Werritty grouse shooting review initiates ‘seismic’ change
19th December 2019
Rural organisations said today that the recommendations of a government-commissioned review of grouse moor management will mean a ‘seismic’ change.
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Crufts – what’s in it for us?
18th December 2019
Award winning gundog trainer Judy Hempstead talks about her passion for training and the experience of participating in Crufts.
A frank discussion on the ethics of trophy hunting
18th December 2019
An honest look at trophy hunting and the problems facing shooting in the UK following Defra’s review.
‘Option Three is no option’, says BASC
18th December 2019
BASC is urging the shooting community to respond to Defra by condemning ‘Option Three’ within their trophy hunting consultation.
Trophy Hunting – Option Three is not an option
18th December 2019
Option Three comes without a clear definition of trophy hunting. As a result, it could have devastating impact on the future of shooting.
Scottish General Licences remain unchanged until April 2020
17th December 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage applauded for taking time to make general licence changes.
BASC statement following General Election
13th December 2019
Shooting’s contribution to the health of the nation must be recognised and protected.
Where next for general licences in the UK?
11th December 2019
Where do you stand within the general licence saga?
Bird Flu Update
11th December 2019
BASC is advising members of a single incident of ‘low pathogen avian flu’ at a chicken farm in Suffolk.
