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Rural organisations have issued a joint statement following the Scottish Government’s proposals to introduce a licensing scheme for grouse shooting.

BASC’s Dr Colin Shedden provided evidence to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into firearms licensing regulation.

Two students from Sparsholt College and University Centre are the lucky recipients.

BASC’s Glynn Evans featured alongside Jeff Knott from the RSPB to discuss gamebird release and AI.

BASC continues to monitor the developing situation with avian influenza, providing the latest advice and guidance to members via our AI hub.

The MSP for Angus and North Mearns visited Glen Lethnot Estate in the Angus Glens to observe controlled burning of heather.

The RSPB has provided no evidence that the release of gamebirds in the UK is damaging.

“We are privileged that The Princess Royal has accepted the invitation to become our new Patron”

The newly appointed Secretary of State for Defra, Ranil Jayawardena MP was speaking at the Conservative Conference Rural Reception.

The clay shooting competition, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, was held at the Dovey Valley Shooting Ground.