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Pheasant shooting

BASC has hit out at the Scottish Government for excluding country sports tourism businesses from coronavirus financial support for a second time.

BASC is urging John Blair MLA to make his commitment to shooting public following private reassurance that shooting interests will not be impacted.

A worker doing controlled burning

Government announcement on heather burning offers promise of licences as consequences of a blanket ban recognised.

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Wild Justice ordered to pay Natural Resources Wales defence costs after judicial review on Welsh general licences dismissed.

Programme can make a “substantial difference” to those wanting to further their education.

A woodpigeon on a fence

BASC Wales director thanked everyone who took the time to respond.

A grey squirrel

BASC work to reduce the damage caused by grey squirrels through oral contraception has backing of the Environment Minister.

A child aiming down the scope of an air rifle

Campaign against airgun restrictions launched by BASC as Home Office push forward with firearms safety consultation.

Tommy Mayne

New customs requirements mean “more unnecessary red tape, which could have dire financial consequences for dealers”.

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Government consultation deals with areas of interest including miniature rifle ranges, large calibre rifles, airguns and ammunition.