Avian Influenza update in France
A substantial number of confirmed cases means it is extremely likely that there will be issues with the supply of eggs and chicks from France.
Get information on the legal shooting season for mammals and birds in the UK.
Learn about our current conservation projects and how you can get involved.
Comprehensive information and advice from our specialist firearms team.
Everything you need to know about shotgun, rifle and airgun ammunition.
Find our up-to-date information, advice and links to government resources.
Everything you need to know on firearms law and licensing.
All the latest news and advice on general licences and how they affect you.
BASC is advising members of forthcoming changes to the legal authorisation of two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS).
The changes, which have been instigated voluntarily by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK, mean the legal authorisation for open area and waste dump use of bromadiolone and difenacoum is being withdrawn next year.
The sale of these two products for use in open areas and at waste dumps will cease on 4 July 2024. Such products bought on that date, or prior to it, will be authorised for use in open areas and waste dumps until 31 December 2024. Following that date, it will be illegal to use any SGAR product to treat a rodent infestation not associated with a building.
According to CRRU Chairman Dr Alan Buckle, the decision was made unanimously by CRRU directors to help meet rodenticides stewardship’s environmental targets, with the stubbornly static incidence of rodenticide residues in around 80 per cent of barn owls being a primary factor.
The change will create uniformity with no SGAR being authorised for use away from buildings.
The CRRU board determined that the availability of alternative options to dealing with rodent infestations meant the decision would not be detrimental either to human and animal health or the rural economy.
BASC is urging members who utilise rodenticides to remain up to date with the legislation, best practice and always comply with the label instructions.
A substantial number of confirmed cases means it is extremely likely that there will be issues with the supply of eggs and chicks from France.
BASC is raising awareness of attacks on the gamekeeping profession that are unwarranted and would not be accepted in any other occupation.
Help shape the future of young people in Scotland.
Sign up to our weekly newsletter and get all the latest updates straight to your inbox.
© 2023 British Association for Shooting and Conservation. Registered Office: Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0HL – Registered Society No: 28488R. BASC is a trading name of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under firm reference number 311937.
If you have any questions or complaints about your BASC membership insurance cover, please email us. More information about resolving complaints can be found on the FCA website or on the EU ODR platform.
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.
If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.
Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.
Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!
More information about our Cookie Policy