Scotland’s general licences ‘largely unchanged’ in 2021, says BASC
21st December 2020
BASC has welcomed the publication of Scotland’s latest general licences, which will come into force on the 1st January 2021.
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Countryside coming to classrooms in Suffolk
15th December 2020
Initiative will “inspire and empower” children.
First aid in the field – get your shoot sorted
14th December 2020
Following a recent incident in the field, Hannah Turner looks at the importance of first aid and how it can be the difference between life and death.
Offensive Weapons Act surrender and compensation scheme launched
10th December 2020
The scheme will provide details for owner’s of MARS and Lever Release action rifles.
BASC hits back at RSPB call for burning ban
10th December 2020
Charity has ‘misinterpreted’ government data, says BASC
Putting the birds first
8th December 2020
Wildlife artist and licensed bird ringer with the BTO, David Scott, talks about his work and how it allows him to visit shooting estates up and down the country.
Significant agreement for over-winter monitoring will benefit hen harriers
8th December 2020
BASC assistance will provide increased monitoring and direct support to land managers
Fact-checking wildfire statistics
7th December 2020
BASC’s Gareth Dockerty undertakes some fact checking following a potentially damaging statistic was highlighted in the recent Westminster moorland burning debate.
The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS)
3rd December 2020
Heather Warrender discusses The Wetland Bird Survey and how you can get involved.
