The recent passing of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, places an obligation on public bodies to set, publish and meet wellbeing objectives. BASC has published details of how shooting contributes towards the seven wellbeing goals set by the Act. Infographics which summarise this contribution are available on
The results of a new study by Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) supports BASC’s position on lead ammunition: “no sound evidence, no change”.
BASC is calling on those who shoot to respond to the European Commission’s public opinion survey on the “fitness for purpose” of the birds and habitats directive.
BASC is asking shoots to help beekeepers for the benefit of bees, the countryside and shoots. Bees are essential to the wellbeing of the environment. Without bees and other pollinators, plants struggle to reproduce.
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A new infographic highlighting key facts about deer populations and deer stalking in the UK has been published by BASC
Politicians urged by BASC to consider and support a series of proposed common-sense amendments to the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill
The reappointment of the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP as Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been welcomed by BASC
The BASC election website has shown that a majority of MPs in the new House of Commons have made public statements in support of shooting.
