BASC briefing document on general licences
2nd May 2019
New briefing document gives MPs and the rural community the facts on general licences.
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BASC produces critique of “unworkable” crow licence
2nd May 2019
New plan of action from NE needed “urgently”.
BASC highlights importance of woodpigeon control to Natural England
1st May 2019
Two-page document highlights the necessity of woodpigeon control.
BASC chief executive gives latest update on general licences
30th April 2019
Ian Bell has reassured members that the hard work is continuing in a bid to bring more clarity to the current general licence situation.
BASC condemns threats made to Chris Packham
30th April 2019
“The sort of behaviour and threats described by Packham does not help anyone’s cause and must stop.”
BASC responds to revocation of general licences
23rd April 2019
BASC feels Natural England decision unnecessarily puts people at risk of unwittingly falling foul of the law.
Maserati joins fundraising drive for gamekeepers
12th April 2019
Countryside Clay Shoot will be held to raise funds for the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust.
BASC backs call for sky lantern ban
9th April 2019
They pose a “significant risk” to wildlife and landscapes.
BASC bites – a monthly snap-shot of our work
9th April 2019
We received 3,956 membership telephone enquiries and 844 requests for advice to our firearms team during March – just part of the work we do.
