BASC fights EU lead ammunition restrictions
18th June 2020
BASC is working hard against overly restrictive lead ammunition proposals.
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Fallout from the Scottish Parliament
18th June 2020
As the fall-out of the Scottish Parliament’s mountain hare decision is analysed today, there will be confusion aplenty.
General licence extension announced for England
18th June 2020
Decision sensible and workable, says BASC.
BASC respond to Scottish Parliament’s mountain hare vote
17th June 2020
The Scottish Parliament have voted to give further protection to mountain hares in Scotland following the last-minute amendment proposed by Green Party MSP Alison Johnstone.
Attempt to ban exemption on tail docking thrown out of Scottish Parliament
17th June 2020
The last minute attempt by the Green Party to act specifically against gundog welfare was shocking.
The Game Fair 2020 postponed
17th June 2020
Organisers make announcement, with more details to follow.
Meeting the public while out shooting
17th June 2020
Meeting members of the public while out shooting can be an opportunity to educate them about the benefits, however sometimes it can be more challenging. Peter Marshall explains what to do if you meet a member of the public while out shooting.
COVID-19 guidance visits for game shoots
17th June 2020
BASC England Director Dan Reynolds explains the new COVID-19 guidance visits available for game shoots.
Covid-19 guidance visits for shoots launched
17th June 2020
The Covid-19 guidance visits will help shoots form their own individual risk assessments depending on their situation providing additional confidence for the season.
