BASC launches second newspaper campaign
1st October 2020
The adverts celebrate the wider benefits that shooting brings all the participants and reassures the public shooting can take place in a COVID-secure manner.
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BASC chairman Eoghan Cameron hails adaptability of shooters as seasons open
30th September 2020
As an organisation, we continue to adapt to challenges the pandemic throws at shooting, and we have shown we are more than a match for it.
Statement on Covid-19 as the pheasant season starts
30th September 2020
Leading shooting and rural organisations are reminding the shooting community of the importance of following the law and government guidance at the start of the pheasant season.
BASC response to RSPB Birdcrime report 2019
30th September 2020
BASC has reiterated its public condemnation of raptor persecution and support for a ‘zero tolerance’ approach that is seeing success.
BASC welcome relaxation of muirburn ban in Scotland
30th September 2020
BASC has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to relax a temporary muirburn ban which was imposed as part of emergency coronavirus legislation.
High Court allows BASC to join General Licence review
29th September 2020
Earlier decision to block association is overturned following legal challenge.
The lammergeier leaves the moor in a better place
29th September 2020
The rarity to these isles played an important role in the uplands debate, lets hope the managed land is still there for its next arrival.
Notts Police freeze grants and variations to tackle renewals after the ‘perfect storm’
25th September 2020
BASC is in communication with the Chief Constable and local MPs to ensure they are aware of the seriousness of this issue.
Social media, shooting and Covid-19
25th September 2020
As October approaches we can count ourselves lucky that game shooting is able to continue, albeit in a manner we are not accustomed to.
