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BASC welcome relaxation of muirburn ban in Scotland
BASC has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to relax a temporary muirburn ban which was imposed as part of emergency coronavirus legislation.
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BASC Statement – Scotland COVID-19 restriction on social gatherings
As long as shoots follow the government approved guidance for country sports in Scotland then such outdoor activity should continue as before.
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Mountain hare open season set to go ahead, says BASC
The delay in protecting the mountain hare is a direct consequence of the Green Party’s actions within the chamber.
- Offbeat
How not to make law – insights from the Scottish Green Party
In this blog BASC’s Political and Press Officer in Scotland, Ross Ewing, reflects on the Scottish Green Party’s performance over the last few months, in which they have actively ducked scrutiny to satisfy their divisive agenda.
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BASC respond to Scottish Parliament’s mountain hare vote
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.
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Attempt to ban exemption on tail docking thrown out of Scottish Parliament
The last minute attempt by the Green Party to act specifically against gundog welfare was shocking.
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Disruptive amendments added to final Scottish Bill debate
Last minute amendments put forward by the Green Party could have a serious impact on the shooting community.
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BASC challenges Alison Johnstone MSP mountain hare amendment
Work is underway to brief MSPs on the available science prior to the amendment being heard.
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BASC calls on Scottish government to rectify the ‘lack of support’ for shooting businesses
BASC’s open letter urges the Scottish government to overturn their decision to exclude shooting businesses from the Covid-19 support grant.
