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A brand new study of voluntary restraint by woodcock shooters shows what happens when the shooting community takes responsibility for quarry species, as BASC’s senior scientific advisor Dr Cat Mcnicol explains. Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/R1Jji

Wonderful work from BASC - delivering a two-page spread in the The House magazine. All about spreading the message on the value of shooting in Westminster and beyond!👏

BASC has helped deliver a pilot course for FEOs, which will be rolled out to all FEOs in the UK over the next two years. The course aims to give them hands-on experience with the types of guns and shooting activities they are likely to encounter. orlo.uk/BsNIl

The ban on the use of snares in Scotland is expected to come into force on 25th November, 2024. BASC opposed a complete ban on the use of all snares, urging Scottish Government to retain them under licence for conservation and research. Read more here: basc.org.uk/scottish-snari…

A five-year Capercaillie Emergency Plan to help the population recover in Scotland has been announced. BASC's Peter Clark said: “The Cairngorms stands as the final bastion for capercaillie in the UK, and efforts must be made to protect this iconic species."

Are you pheasant season ready? Our game and wildlife advisor, Julia Newman, shares top tips on preparing for a shoot day. Read it here: orlo.uk/Tyj2h

We would like to invite Young Shots to two great events: 🔹21 December - Walk 'n' Stand Day at Eskdale. Apply here: orlo.uk/bRXTF 🔹25 January - Driven Shooting Day at Glenample. Apply here: orlo.uk/Ygjfr Cost: £40 Find out more: orlo.uk/ZW8Ab

As part of an ongoing commitment to provide training and support, BASC provided a two-day CPD session for 20 FEO's and other members of the Police Scotland licensing team. Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/DgDin

📣 Grouse shoot licensing myths debunked With the red grouse shooting season finishing on 10 December, this offers a natural point for BASC to reflect & address claims by anti-shooting organisations about the new grouse licensing scheme: Read more here: orlo.uk/WBEbR

🎄The BASC Scotland office is now closed for Christmas. We'll be back on 3rd January. Several staff members will be on duty in case of emergency & our membership team will be handling new memberships over the festive season. Please contact us by emailing [email protected]

BREAKING Due to widespread severe weather, BASC is calling for those who shoot in Scotland to exercise restraint in the shooting of ducks, geese and waders. Areas particularly affected are Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands. Read more: orlo.uk/Zvkqm

The voluntary restraint on the shooting of wildfowl and waders in Scotland can be officially lifted. Those who shoot are asked to continue to exercise restraint for as long as necessary in any areas where waterfowl appear to need more time to recover. orlo.uk/apirG

👏 Thank you @kirkcaldyhigh for sharing these photos of their recent BASC visit to discuss game meat. It was great for us to highlight the importance of the field to fork message and have young people involved. #eatgame #fieldtofork

BASC Scotland director Peter Clark's comments regarding the scrapping of proposals to change the female deer season in Scotland were carried in multiple media outlets. 🦌 orlo.uk/BBCNews_Uxw0g 🦌 orlo.uk/TheScotsman_yC… 🦌 orlo.uk/STVNews_UpnIM 🦌 orlo.uk/StrathspeyBade…

📣 New Natural Environment Bill places “unacceptable burden” on Scotland’s deer managers While the Government claims the Bill will modernise deer management to tackle the climate emergency, BASC has branded the proposals “draconian”. Read more here: gov.scot/news/restoring….

📣 BASC attends Scottish Labour conference It was great to catch up with Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour's rural affairs spokesperson. We discussed the impact of the new Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill on deer management, mandatory training, grouse shoot licensing & venison

Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie MSP SNP's been hearing how @ScotGov's proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners. The Natural Environment Bill which was published last week includes increased powers to tackle high deer numbers. ➡ gov.scot/news/restoring…

📣 Why the Natural Environment Bill must be fixed The Bill proposes substantial changes to deer management, including increased regulatory intervention with little detail on financial incentives for deer managers. Read more here for BASC's views: orlo.uk/wphZu

Thank you all for sharing your views on deer management - Part 4 of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill. BASC Scottish Land & Estates John Muir Trust Trees for Life Cairngorms National Park Scottish Environment LINK Scottish Venison ADMG Forestry and Land Scotland Catching up?👉ow.ly/qGR550VKEX5

Mandatory training will shut out stalkers when Scotland needs them most! BASC warns that proposals in the Natural Environment Bill risk undermining deer management in Scotland with unclear targets, new barriers, and a lack of financial support. orlo.uk/mqpJg