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Scottish snaring ban would be “catastrophic” for threatened species
A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
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Hunting with Dogs Act now law in Scotland
BASC is urging members to familiarise themselves with the new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 when undertaking fox and rabbit control with dogs.
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Important information for deer managers in Scotland
The first of three legislative changes in Scotland, the removal of the male close season, comes into force on 21 October 2023.
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Give us answers on grouse shooting ban, BASC tells Scottish Water
BASC has called on Scottish Water to explain its decision to end grouse shooting on its land.
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Permitted development rights and target shooting
Respond to a Scottish consultation on the exclusion of target shooting ranges as a land use under permitted development rights.
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BASC victory over outside-of-Scotland omission on wildlife management bill
A Scottish government committee has u-turned on its decision to exclude responses from outside Scotland after intervention from BASC.
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BASC Gamekeepers’ Day celebrates the best of the profession
BASC held its annual Gamekeepers’ Day at Blair Castle in Perthshire on Monday 28 March.
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Call for views – Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
Scotland’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has issued a ‘call for views’ on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
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BASC raises opposition to Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
BASC has raised significant concerns with the Scottish Government’s Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, published today.
