Tawny Owl – Species of the month – March
26th February 2021
In March, we take a closer look at the mysterious tawny owls, their habits and where you can find them.
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An update on the five-year transition towards sustainable ammunition
26th February 2021
This is a five-year transition not a one-year solution, says BASC.
A home that works for rescue dogs
26th February 2021
Why the misunderstood life of a ‘working’ dog means so many breeds are missing out on the chance to be rehomed.
‘Unnecessary’ interim licences must not disrupt shooting, says BASC
23rd February 2021
Government propose short-term licensing measures for gamebird release on and near to protected sites in latest consultation.
Lifeline: The story behind the Scottish country sports tourism restart fund
18th February 2021
BASC Scotland’s public affairs manager, Ross Ewing, explores the significance of the recently announced £1M coronavirus fund to help Scotland’s country sports tourism sector.
Lifeline £1M coronavirus fund announced for Scotland’s country sports tourism sector
18th February 2021
A £1M coronavirus fund for country sports has been secured in Scotland following a lobbying campaign by BASC and the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group.
Climate change studies at risk from new burning regs, says BASC
17th February 2021
Government exclusion on new burning regulations threaten the future of environmental and climate change studies.
True cost of Wild Justice’s judicial review against NRW revealed
17th February 2021
Thousands wasted as FOI reveals cost of defending Wild Justice’s failed attack on general licence.
BASC Ladies Star of Shooting award winners announced
16th February 2021
A passionate under-keeper, an inspiring chef and a trophy-winning target shooter – meet this year’s Star of Shooting winners.
