British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)

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"Country sports and conservation go hand-in-hand in rural Wiltshire and this new initiative will encourage more people to become actively involved in our county."

BASC Wiltshire social committee launches conservation and Young Shots fund

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"He told presenter John Darvall about the uses of airguns and existing legislation in England and Wales"

BASC gives the BBC the facts on airguns

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"BASC will continue to challenge proposals for changes in legislation which it believes lack the fundamental evidence to support a change"

Plans to change firearm laws not supported by evidence, says BASC

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"BASC hosted the introductory event at the Commonwood Shooting Ground near Wrexham to introduce the Year 10 students to sporting shooting"

More than 150 pupils try clay shooting with BASC

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"It matters that we continue to see investment in shooting, as it is key to job security and habitat conservation. The government want to see a vibrant working countryside that is enhanced by a biodiverse environment."

Government minister supports shooting community

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"Poaching is a wildlife crime and as representative organisations, BASC, CAI and SACS are at one in our fight to tackle poaching"

NI Countryside organisations welcome the deployment of PSNI helicopter and drones to tackle deer poaching

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"Local newspapers have a very important role to play in relaying the benefits of shooting sports to their readers."

Game meat is great, BASC tells local papers

BASC has highlighted the benefits of game shooting and game meat in a letter sent to all local newspapers in the UK

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"BASC is approaching government to clarify proposals for .50 calibre and rapid firing rifles"

BASC seeks government clarification ahead of knife and firearm consultation

BASC is seeking clarification from the government following the announcement of a public consultation on offensive weapons

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"This public consultation provides an opportunity for BASC and wildfowlers to provide feedback to Natural England"

Have your say on proposed changes to wildfowling consenting regulations

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"The game season unites those who have a common love for shooting"

BASC chairman highlights benefits of shooting ahead of start of pheasant season

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"It is a huge honour and privilege to be appointed chief executive of an organisation which has worked over many, many years to protect and promote shooting."

BASC appoints new chief executive

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"Sue Hayman, MP for Workington in Cumbria, told guests at the reception that she wants to work with both organisations on policy and to promote good practice."

Shadow Environment Secretary pledges to work closely with BASC and Angling Trust

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"Prizes up for grabs include a Browning B725 Black Hunter shotgun"

Book a place at BASC Scotland-sponsored fundraising clay shoot

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"BASC has focused on shooting’s health benefits in its written submission to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s inquiry into physical activity of children and young people."

BASC urges Welsh government to promote shooting sports in schools

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"The rural reception continues to be popular at conference"

Lib Dems support shooting and angling at party conference

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"She has a wealth of practical deer stalking knowledge which will help us deliver and further develop the services we provide to members."

BASC welcomes new deer officer

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"The film shows how upland gamekeepers and those involved in the provision of land for shooting engage with their communities to manage sensitive habitats in a sustainable way for wildlife and people."

Film highlights common ground in fight against flooding

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"BASC’s has also been involved with the Guides and Scouts at four other events over the summer, introducing a further 500 youngsters to shooting."

ASC introduces 500 Scouts and Guides at the Suffolk Moot

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"Taylor Rikje-Pearson will cover the counties of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex."

New officer for BASC South East

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