The truth about controlled burning
9th August 2023
Ian Coghill explains the polarisation of opinion between those for and against controlled burning, settling who is right and who is wrong.
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Moor than meets the eye
9th August 2023
As the Glorious Twelfth approaches, David Scott introduces some of the iconic bird species supported by moorland managed for grouse.
BASC statement on shoot leases on United Utilities land
8th August 2023
BASC last night had a constructive conversation with United Utilities’ CEO, Louise Beardmore, regarding shoot leases on the company’s land.
BASC calls on United Utilities board to review shooting ban
7th August 2023
BASC has urged United Utilities’ board members to call for a review of the decision to end shoot leases on the water company’s land.
Shooting birds sustainably
7th August 2023
BASC will challenge proposals to remove or amend the right to take a sustainable harvest of wild bird species.
Banks exposed for ongoing discrimination against shooting
5th August 2023
An expose in Friday’s Telegraph shone a light on discrimination against shooting by the banking sector. Conor O’Gorman explains.
Shotguns returned following pigeon shooting seizure
4th August 2023
BASC has assisted with the return of shotguns to a group of pigeon shooters following their inappropriate seizure by Greater Manchester Police.
United Utilities: fighting back
2nd August 2023
You can be part of shooting’s reprisal against United Utilities’ decision not to renew shoot leases on its land.
Defra minister quizzed on gamebird release legislation
1st August 2023
BASC quizzed Defra Minister Lord Benyon on his department’s changes to the law around releasing gamebirds, during a visit to the New Forest Show.
