United for wigeon: Project Penelope
28th March 2022
Project Penelope is an international collaboration between hunters and scientists to expand our knowledge of wigeon.
BASC News
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Eat Game Award winners crowned
24th March 2022
The winners of this year’s Eat Game Awards were named at a glittering ceremony in London this evening.
Welsh conservation efforts set back by NRW red tape
24th March 2022
The decision by Natural Resources Wales to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws is a retrograde blow for conservation.
Defra ready to fight Wild Justice in the courts
24th March 2022
In a move supported by BASC, Defra has confirmed that it will contest Wild Justice’s latest legal challenge relating to the general licence GL42.
Avian Influenza update in France
18th March 2022
A substantial number of confirmed cases means it is extremely likely that there will be issues with the supply of eggs and chicks from France.
Natural Resources Wales proposals place most vulnerable species at risk, says BASC
17th March 2022
Subject to NRW board approval, the proposals would remove magpies, jays and jackdaws from the Welsh general licence for conservation.
New firearms licensing database offers significant improvements
17th March 2022
The Home Office has begun tendering for a new system to replace the National Firearms Licence Management System in England and Wales.
BASC expels members for wildlife crime and firearms offences
16th March 2022
BASC has expelled for life two members convicted of wildlife and firearms offences.
BASC commits to hen harrier recovery plan
15th March 2022
BASC has committed to contributing £75,000 towards Natural England’s hen harrier recovery work over the next three years.
