The fake news about grouse moors
23rd June 2022
BASC’s Gareth Dockerty sorts fiction from fact regarding grouse shooting on Yorkshire Water’s moorland.
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1 in 7 people affected by Lyme Disease
21st June 2022
The unseasonably warm temperatures might be great for getting outside and enjoying the fresh air, but unfortunately it also means that ticks are still causing issues.
Welsh political shooting and conservation group holds first meeting
20th June 2022
The first meeting of the Cross-party Group on Shooting and Conservation in Wales covered predator management and the sale of game meat.
Gamekeeping Taskforce “needed now more than ever”
20th June 2022
BASC Scotland is urging the Minister for Environment and Land Reform to address the difficulties facing gamekeepers and rural workers.
Hunting with Dogs Bill must reflect rural priorities
16th June 2022
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill could have a significant impact on shooting and conservation in Scotland.
Coaching the next generation
15th June 2022
To mark International Coaching Week, we sat down for a chat with one of BASC’s coaching stalwarts, Duncan Greaves.
Tackling wildfires at the landscape level
14th June 2022
A new report into wildfire risks in the Peak District National Park, should be the template for all parks says Gareth Dockerty.
BASC’s position on UK REACH lead ammunition restriction proposals
13th June 2022
Read our stance on the lead ammunition restriction proposals in England, Wales and Scotland, plus guidance on having your say through the public consultation.
First hen harrier nest camera goes live
8th June 2022
Funded by BASC’s Wildlife Habitat Charitable Trust, the camera is streaming live footage from a hen harrier nest on the Swinton Estate.
