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COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

New firearms licensing consultation launchedThe government has launched a consultation to seek views on the recommendations it has received for changes to the legislation on firearms licensing.

BASC

Stalking red deer on Arran - Expect the unexpectedBASC stalking scheme on the Isle of Arran offers a challenge on many levels and this is what makes stalking red deer there so rewarding.

BASC

New firearms consultation is the most important in 35 years, says BASC - BASCThe shooting community must respond in numbers. Make sure you have your say.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Welsh government sacrifices the survival of curlewMembers of the Senedd have this week approved the first Wales Agriculture Bill which sets out the future support for farming.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Churchill, change and the future of huntingChief Executive, Tim Bonner, looks back at the Countryside Alliance's Westminster Hunting Briefing.

UK GOV

Firearms licensing: recommendations for changesWe are seeking views on a number of recommendations made to the government relating to firearms licensing.

BASC

Time running out for shoots following Defra decision, BASC warn - BASCBASC chief executive Ian Bell has told the Daily Telegraph of the crisis unfolding across the English countryside.

BASC

Survey seeks feedback on Scotland’s land use apprenticeships - BASCHelp shape the future of young people in Scotland.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Sunak government plans firearms law changes – Fieldsports News, 28 June 2023are the links:Firearms licensing changes and fee rises loomingMP predicts UK hunting trophy import ban may failScottish firefighters fears over muirburn restrictions – SGAWildfire health damage war…

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Gamekeepers are the unsung heroes of conservationare under threat. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust says in some areas of the UK their population is declining by 17% a year. But the GWCT says that on land managed by gamekeepers, their n…

BASC

UK’s largest uplands classroom set to return for 2023 - BASCThousands of schoolchildren set to ‘learn moor’

SACS

Scottish Government consultation - change to planning laws in respect of temporary shooting ranges involving fixed targets. — Scottish Association for Country SportsThe SG have published a consultation in respect of planning matters for temporary ranges involving fixed targets.

SACS

Firearms Licensing Fees — Scottish Association for Country SportsThe Home Office are currently reviewing the fees for firearms licensing matters. The fees were last increased seven years ago. It is the stated position of the Home Office to move towards full cost recovery. Work is ongoing to establish what these costs are and the Home Office have engaged with t

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

New rural crime conference will address the key issuesThe Countryside Alliance announces its attendance at the first annual Rural Crime Conference run by the National Rural Crime Network.

BASC

Out and about, BASC in the regions - BASCShow season is in full swing for BASC teams all over the UK, who are on hand to offer advice and information to members.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Fieldsports News – Fieldsports ChannelFor the countryside. Follow all of the top hunting and shooting news stories from across Fieldsports Channel's programmes: Fieldsports Britain, Fieldsports Africa, Fieldsports Ireland, AirHeads, Cl…

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Government dodges issue in crunch fake reviews debateThe Countryside Alliance campaign against malicious, fake reviews of businesses came to a head as the Online Safety Bill was debated in the House of Lords.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Another council votes to resist anti-meat trend in pledge to back farmersCouncillors in Northamptonshire voted in favour of a ‘fight back’ motion yesterday, as part of an ongoing effort to block anti-livestock farming sentiment, seen at several other councils elsewhere.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

MPs highlight rural volunteer actionIn a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday, the role of volunteer groups in rural settings was discussed with appreciation.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Extinction Rebellion behind anti-rural sentiment in Welsh GovernmentChief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, Tim Bonner, discusses Extinction Rebellion's dealings with the Welsh Government.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill progresses through Committee sessionsThe Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill continues to progress through Committee sessions where evidence is given by industry experts.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Thousands demand NRW ‘act on evidence’ and reject restrictions on shootingThe Countryside Alliance demands that NRW act on the evidence put to them by the public, as its consultation n gamebird release in Wales closes.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

How DEFRA is trying to kill off gamebirds – Fieldsports News, 21 June 2023are the links:Gamebird licence welfare warning – Fieldsports NewsWales gamebird release plan will cost jobs – Fieldsports NewsCalls for urgent action on NI firearms fiasco – Countryside AllianceTro…

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

How the fieldsports community can get mental health support without involving the NHSby Deborah Hadfield Getting help doesn’t have to mean risking your firearms licence. The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust offers a helpline which is manned by nurses. And the GWT is encouraging people to …

BASC

BASC engaged in scrutiny of Scottish grouse Bill - BASCBASC highlighted significant flaws in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Countryside Alliance welcomes abolishment of DIY waste charges at tipsThe Countryside Alliance has welcomed an announcement from Defra this week which stated a change to fees of removing DIY waste.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee hear second of four evidence sessions for the Wildlife Management and Muirburn BillOn 14 June 2023, the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee met to hear the second of four evidence sessions for the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill.

BASC

Welsh gamebird release proposals breach human rights law - BASCTens-of-thousands have said no to proposals to restrict gamebird releasing in Wales. Conor O’Gorman recounts BASC's Act Now campaign.

BASC

BASC response to Scottish deer management changes - BASCThe proposals relate to the use of night shooting equipment, minimum bullet weights and the removal of the close seasons for male deer.

BASC

Act now to avoid animal welfare crisis in the countryside, BASC warns Defra - BASCBASC has warned Defra that shooting businesses are facing crisis unless it urgently reinstates a GL43 for releasing in protected areas.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Minister for Climate Change responds to Countryside Alliance Wales' e-lobbyThe Countryside Alliance Wales has submitted its response to the consultation ‘Green Gen Towy Usk’.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Countryside Alliance Wales backs petition to save the countrysideCountryside Alliance Wales has supported a petition that seeks to force the Welsh Government to consider the full range of clean possible energy sources.

BASC

BASC discusses Welsh gamebird releasing proposals on BBC - BASCThe knock-on impacts of Natural Resources Wales’ proposals to restrict gamebird release have been covered in depth by the BBC in Wales.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Alliance responds to “unjustified” NRW gamebird release proposalsThe Countryside Alliance shares their response to NRW's consultation on gamebird release in Wales.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Should horses be used in sport?Tim Bonner discusses whether reform, although unwanted by some, is a less painful option than the complete loss of rural traditions.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLAINCE

Heating for rural homes debated in House of CommonsThe Countryside Alliance shares on update on the latest Commons debate; heating rural homes.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Police split failed firearms licensing unit – Fieldsports News, 14 June 2023are the links:Police firearms licensing unit to split – BBCMan charged over goshawk deaths – East Anglian Daily TimesEighth fire of the year at National Trust’s Marsden Moor – BBCFirefighters…

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Shooting groups mount battle over new gamebird release licence in EnglandGamekeeper Steven Musk is on the frontline of a battle which could cost him his livelihood. His shoot in Swaffham in Norfolk is close to the Breckland Special Protection Area, SPA. After a last-min…

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Alliance responds to consultation on proposals for new knife legislationThe Countryside Alliance has responded to a consultation on possible new legislation to tackle the use of machetes and other bladed articles in crime.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticidesLegal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Stalker shoots unusual roebuck in ScotlandNation member Rod Entwistle shot a perruque buck in May 2023 on his ground in Berwickshire in the the Scottish Borders. He shot the animal with a custom .308, using Norma 150gr ammunition and off V…

BASC

Authorisation changes for rodenticide use in open areas - BASCBASC is advising members of forthcoming changes to the legal authorisation of two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS).

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Environment schemes bolstered for upland farmersThanks to campaigning from the Alliance and the rural sector, the Government has announced an improvements to its Environmental Land Management Schemes.

BASC

Secretary of State warned of consequences of Defra gamebird decision - BASCBASC is a joint signatory on a letter from Aim to Sustain to the Secretary of State regarding a ban on gamebird releasing in parts of England.

BASC

Defra needs to act quickly on gamebird releasing debacle - BASCContinued intransigence at Defra on re-issuing GL43 now risks an environmental and animal welfare crisis, says Conor O'Gorman.

BASC

Consequences of Defra licensing debacle highlighted on the BBC - BASCThe BBC’s Farming Today programme has covered the consequences of Defra’s changes to GL43 for gamebird release in protect areas.

AIM TO SUSTAIN

Gamebird Releasing Licence GL43 - Letter to the Secretary of State - Aim to SustainWe write to you having attended a ‘Gamebird Release Licensing Briefing’ with DEFRA and Natural England on Tuesday 6 June.

BASC

MSPs dissect Scottish grouse Bill in first evidence session - BASCBASC was present at the first of several oral evidence sessions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in Holyrood.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Will Labour target hunting, grouse shooting and private land?Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, Tim Bonner, discusses the recent Future Countryside Conference.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Joint letter to Defra Secretary of State calls for an urgent review of GL43Countryside Alliance and other members of the Aim to Sustain partnership have sent a joint letter to Defra Secretary of State on the new GL43.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Kennel Club pushes for electric dog collar bantool or harmful to a dog’s welfare? Electric shock collars divide opinion. The Kennel Club says it expects the Westminster government to ban them from 2024. The Welsh Government banned them in 2010…

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Brits move to France to carry on shootingDoherty and his wife Laura Saunsbury live in France so they can carry on shooting. Nick shows Charlie around his local range and the guns he shoots. Nick and Laura welcome shooters to their gite ne…

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

DEFRA faces judicial review over gamebird release – Fieldsports News, 7 June 2023are the links:BASC to take DEFRA to court over gamebirds – BASC + find the SAC near you Gun licensing to get national training programme – BBCAnother RSPB reserve up in smoke – BBCCountryside Allia…

BASC

BASC to commence legal challenge against Defra - BASCBASC has announced today a decision to prepare legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of GL43.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLAINCE

Defra Secretary pledges to unleash rural opportunityThe Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announces initiatives aimed at unlocking the potential within rural communities.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Scottish Government Bill Team give evidence to RAINE Committee on Wildlife Management and Muirburn BillScottish Government Bill Team gives evidence to RAINE Committee at the first of four sessions taking place for the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Don’t leave it to others to stand up for shooting on your behalfCountryside Alliance's James Aris, writes for Fieldsports Journal on the importance on responding to NRW's consultation on gamebird release in Wales.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Pine marten numbers increase: Is it good or bad?Countryside Alliance Ireland highlights the recent increase in pine marten population across Northern Ireland.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Preventing wildfires in the countrysideThe Countryside Alliance shares tips to follow when in the countryside that can help prevent wildfires.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

PSNI respond to questions from Policing Board about Firearms and Explosives BranchCountryside Alliance Ireland Director, Gary McCartney, provides an update on PSNI's response to the Policing Board.

BASC

Latest wildfire reinforces importance of muirburn - BASCThe latest devastating wildfire near Cannich highlights exactly why muirburn is vital in reducing large-scale wildfire spread.

BASC

Defra restriction will cripple rural England, says BASC - BASCDefra has critically underestimated the number of shoots impacted by its decision to restrict gamebird release in areas of England.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Fightback against vegan activistsCountryside Alliance Chief Executive, Tim Bonner, discusses the Alliance's ongoing campaign against virtue signalling bans on meat and dairy products by councils.

BASC

Defra ‘creating chaos’, BASC tells Minister in open letter - BASCBASC has written to the Defra Minister regarding its failure to provide clear policy on gamebird release under GL43.

BASC

General licence renewed for gamebird release in SACs, but SPAs left in limbo - BASCDefra has reissued GL43 for Special Areas of Conservation, but release in Special Protection Areas will still require an individual licence.

BASC

How to make a tripod shooting restThis quick and easy-to-make tripod could be just what every shooter needs when spring vegetation starts to get in your way.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Alarm sounded over compulsory purchase proposalsCountryside Alliance has expressed concern over proposed reforms to councils’ powers to make compulsory purchase orders of land for housing development.

BASC

Join us for the Best In The Field Clay Shoot - BASCBASC's inaugural Best In The Field Clay Shoot is a competition with a difference, with targets set to replicate live quarry shooting.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Devon and Cornwall gun licensing fiascothe beginning of 2023, Devon & Cornwall firearms licensing looked like it was getting its act together. Now local shooters say the fiasco with firearms licensing has flared up again. They say t…

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

DEFRA muddle over gamebird release – Fieldsports News, 31 May 2023are the links:Shoots face uncertainty over changes to gamebird licensing – DEFRA + BASCHunter wins copyright case – Fieldsports NewsShooter horror at slug pelletsPackham wins libel case 2:1 – Field…

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