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Gamekeeper takes on BASC Midlands director role

Gamekeeper takes on BASC Midlands director role

A Staffordshire gamekeeper has been appointed as the British Association for Shooting and Conservation's new regional director for the Midlands. Read more


Shooting plays a vital role in managing wetlands

Shooting plays a vital role in managing wetlands

Conservationists have recognised the vital role shooters play in managing wetlands at a special workshop held on World Wetlands Day. Read more


More young people taking up shooting sports with BASC

More young people taking up shooting sports with BASC

The number of young people taking up shooting sports through the British Association for Shooting and Conservation's Young Shots scheme has risen by 20% in the last year alone. Read more


Awards for clay shooters who saved men from drowning

Awards for clay shooters who saved men from drowning

Two popular Essex clay shooters have received one of the Royal Life Saving Society's highest awards - for saving three men from drowning in the freezing waters of a local lake. Read more


Gamekeepers protect threatened bird species

Gamekeepers protect threatened bird species

The role of gamekeepers in protecting many threatened birds has been highlighted in a new Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) report - Singing Fields. Read more


Lincolnshire police promote gun safety

Lincolnshire police promote gun safety

School children in Lincolnshire have been learning about the importance of gun safety from their local police force. Read more


Bird flu advice from the Code of Good Shooting Practice

Bird flu advice from the Code of Good Shooting Practice

In the face of the H5N1 avian flu outbreak, the chairman of the Code of Good Shooting Practice has released advice to reminded shoot managers to make appropriate marketing arrangements for their anticipated bag in advance of shoot days. Read more


New guidance for police and shooters

New guidance for police and shooters

New best practice guidance, from the Association of Chief Police Officers, has been released. This new guidance should lead to fewer delays in shotgun and firearm certificate renewals. Read more


South-West farmers respond to save the grey partridge

South-West farmers respond to save the grey partridge

More than 50 farmers and landowners from across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall attended the launch of the South-West Grey Partridge Group in Exeter, to discover what local efforts are needed to save this threatened bird species. Read more


BASC's wildfowling policy is published

BASC's wildfowling policy is published

A clear statement of BASC's long-term commitment to wildfowling has been published. Read more


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Proposed Dog Control Bill aiming at 'deed not breed'

Proposed Dog Control Bill aiming at 'deed not breed'

A group of animal welfare organisations including, the Dogs Trust, the British Veterinary Association and The Kennel Club, has joined to add their backing to a new Dog Control Bill. Read more


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