Disruptive amendments added to final Scottish Bill debate
16th June 2020
Last minute amendments put forward by the Green Party could have a serious impact on the shooting community.
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Flushed with success…
15th June 2020
Former keeper Steve Bloomfield says paying attention to flushing points is a better way to improve pheasant drives than trying to stock smaller, higher-flying breeds.
Survey highlights need for gamekeeping support
12th June 2020
While gamekeepers are busy looking after the countryside, the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust (GWT) are working hard to look after them.
BASC challenges Natural England’s wildfowling review
11th June 2020
BASC has asked government to intervene.
BASC challenges Alison Johnstone MSP mountain hare amendment
11th June 2020
Work is underway to brief MSPs on the available science prior to the amendment being heard.
BASC welcomes Northern Ireland Executive decision to ease lockdown restrictions affecting firearms dealers
10th June 2020
This is excellent news for those businesses that have suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wildfowling unimpeded in Government recommendations on marine conservation areas
9th June 2020
The report excludes the intertidal area, meaning through BASC engagement wildfowlers will remain unaffected by any new legislation.
Figures don’t stack up for Bradford Council, says BASC
9th June 2020
BASC has requested financial details in an attempt to establish the cost of cancelling the shooting lease on Ilkley Moor.
Bradford City Council ‘fallen short of what is expected’, says BASC
8th June 2020
Concerns regarding Bradford City Council behaviour following Baildon Moor mowing incident have been raised with its chief executive.
