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News from The Fieldsports Channel, BASC, The Countryside Alliance, Airgungurus, SACS, Aim to Sustain and more!

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Scottish Government launches consultation on the Heat in Buildings BillScottish Government launches consultation on the Heat in Buildings Bill. Rural communities

AIRGUNGURUS

FB phishing scammers target airgun groups - AirgunGurusOver the past few days Facebook airgun group have became part of a phishing scam which for a change is

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Raptor persecution almost zero – Fieldsports News, 29 November 2023are the links: Raptor persecution almost zero BASC Missing golden eagle Scottish Land & Estates and Scottish Gamekeepers Association Water woe for councils Havant.gov.uk No change to general l…

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COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

The Rural Affairs and Islands Stage 1 Report published ahead of debateThe Scottish Countryside Alliance gives an opinion on the Rural Affairs and Islands Stage 1 report ahead of the Parliamentary debate.

B ASC

BASC urges MSPs to vote down unworkable Scottish grouse BillBASC has urged all MSPs to vote down the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in a debate taking place tomorrow.

BASC

Fab-yule-us! Get set for Christmas with BASCYou can win big this festive season with BASC's Fab-yule-us Christmas giveaway, offering you the chance to win one of three fantastic prizes.

BASC

Two rising stars win BASC land-based sector awardsBASC sponsored the Young Apprentice of the Year and FE Learner of the Year categories at the Land-based and Environment Learning Awards last week.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Warwick Student Union decision to ban meat and dairy criticised after ‘tiny minority’ vote to impose vegan cateringCountryside Alliance called for action in response to Warwick University’s move to ban meat and dairy products from its Student Union catering. Vegan

B ASC

Welsh politicians try taste of game at BASC eventWelsh MSs recently attended a BASC event celebrating game meat and wonderful rural Wales at Bodysgallen Hall in Llandudno.

BASC

Crufts 2024: meet the judgesJudging in BASC’s gamekeeper rings at Crufts is a dream for many who have dedicated years to breeding and training working gundogs.

AIM TO SUSTAIN

Aim to Sustain statement on RSPB Birdcrime report - Aim to SustainDespite the positive news of a massive decline in raptor persecution this year, all involved in Aim to Sustain share the same total commitment to tackling this crime with a swift and zero tolerance approach.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

The RSPB’s 2022 Birdcrime ReportAdrian Blackmore, Director of the Campaign for Shooting, shares an insight into and analysis of the RSBP's 2022 Birdcrime Report.

BASC

BASC statement on RSPB Birdcrime reportReport shows dramatic decrease in incidents across the UK.

AIRGUNGURUS

Northern shooting show changes name - AirgunGurusThe Northern Shooting Show, the most popular consumer shooting event in the UK, has officially rebranded to become the National

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Threats to racing and the countrysideCountryside Alliance Chief Executive, Tim Bonner, highlights the parliamentary petition created by Jockey Club Chief Executive, Nevin Truesdale, to abandon the implementation of the affordability checks.

AIRGUNGURUS

Limited edition HW100's now available - AirgunGurusDid you know that 2023 marks 20 years of the legendary Weihrauch HW100? To commemorate this, Weihrauch bring you the

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Countryside Alliance sees thousands flock to support Cheltenham Countryside DayThousands of Countryside Alliance members and supporters gathered at Cheltenham Racecourse to show their support for Countryside Day on Friday 17 November.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Bristol students praised for rejecting meat and dairy ban at its SU outletsThe Countryside Alliance has praised students at the University of Bristol after a meeting of its student council voted against a motion to ban meat and dairy.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Alliance contributes to BBC's investigation of fly-tipping Fly-tipping unpunished in 95% of cases in Essex, data shows. The Countryside Alliance described the figures as shocking and said the issue blighted urban and rural areas.

BASC

Defra announces renewal of GL40-42 for two years without changesDefra has advised BASC that there will be no changes to the general licences (GL40-42) when they renew from 1 January 2024 for two years.

FIELDSOPRTS CHANNEL

Balmoral ponies go south – Fieldsports News, 22 November 2023Here are the links: Balmoral losing its stalking ponies Scottish Farmer Dalnacardoch rewilding Durrell.org BASC calls for muirburn amendments BASC Council rejects vegan agenda Portsmouth.gov.uk Cot…

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

To cull or not to cull? Oh Deer...The Scottish Countryside Alliance shares their experience at the Scottish Venison Summit that took place on Monday 20 November 2023.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

An update on the re-issuing of GL40-42 for 2024/25The Countryside Alliance shares an update on the General Licences in England for 2024 and 2025.

AIRGUNGURUS

New Camelot club has first competiition - AirgunGurusWell done to the newly formed Camelot club for holding their first HFT and FT competition with 31 competitors who

BASC

BASC is calling on parliamentarians to urgently amend Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) BillBASC has urged MSPs to make substantial amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill following the publication of a key report.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Alliance responds to HSE lead consultationThe Countryside Alliance has responded to the socio-economic consultation on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) draft Agency Opinion.

AIRGUNGURUS

Scottish Govt to ban snares - AirgunGurusThe use of snares for catching animals looks set to be banned by the Scottish Government after years of campaigning by

AIRGUNGURUS

New Website under construction - AirgunGurusWe are getting some feedback on what you want this website to contain and to look like. Over the next

AIRGUNGURUS

Ban on lead pellets overturned - AirgunGurusSummary of Proposed Restrictions The proposed restrictions are as follows: Although the above isn’t perfect it is at least a

AIRGUNGURUS

Shooting and Mental Health - AirgunGurusMental health and shooting. Every time I go to the docs I get asked about my mental health. This is

AIRGUNGURUS

Packhams legal team blunder - AirgunGurusSPRINGWATCH star Chris Packham yesterday won £ 30,000 damages from a YouTube channel – but may not see a penny

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Aftermath of November fireworks season triggers increased animal welfare warningsAftermath of November fireworks season triggers increased animal welfare warnings. Countryside Alliance. Horse. Dog. Killed. Injured. Scared. Fear.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

North Yorkshire councillors vote overwhelmingly against motion to ban lawful trail huntingThe Countryside Alliance shares a victory as North Yorkshire councillors vote overwhelmingly against motion to ban lawful trail hunting.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Last chance for the Conservatives to reconnect with the countrysideChief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, Tim Bonner, says that the Conservatives have one more chance to reconnect with the countryside.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Autumn Statement call to support rural communitiesThe Countryside Alliance shares an update ahead of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement on tax and spending.

SACS

NI’s Shooting and Countryside organisations meet PSNI firearms branch staff — Scottish Association for Country SportsNorthern Ireland’s shooting and countryside organisations recently met with Police Service of Northern Ireland Firearms and Explosives Branch (PSNI FEB) staff and senior officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Belfast.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Wales plans backdoor shooting ban – Fieldsports News, 15 November 2023Here are the links: Wales backdoor shoot ban – BASC Fieldsports writer’s guns seized – X (formerly Twitter) Scottish snare ban – Scottish Land and Estates and ScottishParliament.tv Rural mobile pho…

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

NI’s shooting and countryside organisations meet PSNI firearms branch staffCountryside Alliance Ireland recently met with Police Service of Northern Ireland Firearms and Explosives Branch staff and senior officials from the Department of Justice.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Everything you need to know about Cheltenham Countryside Day 2023The Countryside Alliance shares it's ultimate guide to Countryside Day at Cheltenham 2023.

BASC

Competing at Crufts: what to expectEntries for Crufts 2024 are now open. BASC organises the the gamekeeper classes, which run on Gundog Day, Friday 8 March, in Hall 5. As well as the breed classes for working dogs and gamekeepers’ dogs, BASC classes include gamekeeper teams and working gundog teams, plus our ever-popular young handler classes who get their chance … Competing at Crufts: what to expect Read more...

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Christmas all wrapped upWe introduce you to this year’s Christmas card collection by the Countryside Alliance. Support the work of the Countryside Alliance and brighten up someone’s day with a beautiful Christmas card or gift from ties to our 2024 calendar.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Countryside Alliance Wales demands public apology from Senedd member after “appalling” dairy farmer commentsCountryside Alliance Wales demanded an apology from Labour Senedd member Joyce Watson after she told dairy farmers impacted by Bovine TB to find another business.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Alliance criticises Chris Packham’s ignorant remarks about grouse moor managementCountryside Alliance has criticised Chris Packham’s ignorant remarks about grouse moor management

BASC

BASC launches first ever Wing Week - BASCBASC's inaugural Wing Week will take place from 26 February - 4 March 2024, marked by a series of events centred around wildfowl and waders.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Heaven in Hel’s Kitchen - Game Food Festival rounds off Great British Game Week in WalesDirector of Countryside Alliance Wales, Rachel Evans, attended an event at Cwm Fedw farm for Great British Game Week.

BASC

Gundogs galoreAs Crufts approaches, we look back on last year’s gundog day at the biggest dog show in the world and what to expect if you plan on going.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Portsmouth becomes first city to back Alliance campaign for farmers in face of vegan trendPortsmouth becomes first city to defy compulsory veganism in show of support for local farmers and fisherman

BASC

NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals - BASCNRW's recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency.

BASC

BASC welcomes new Environment Secretary Steve Barclay - BASCBASC looks forward to working with new Environment Secretary Steve Barclay, who has been appointed as part of a cabinet reshuffle today.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Options for rural land managers and farmers shrink further as increasing legislation on predator control loomsThe Scottish Countryside Alliance shares an update on the Wildlife and Muirburn Bill after the Scottish Government recently announced a ban on snares.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Stephen Barclay welcomed as Defra SecretaryThe Countryside Alliance is pleased to welcome Rt Hon. Stephen Barclay MP on his appointment as DEFRA Secretary of State.

BASC

Scottish snaring ban would be "catastrophic" for threatened species - BASCA decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Contempt for the countrysideScottish Countryside Alliance Director, Jake Swindells, writes for Farming Scotland magazine on the state of affairs in Scotland.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

The Countryside Alliance responds to the King's SpeechThe Countryside Alliance has welcomed the Government’s commitment to delivering a strong economy, increased productivity and thriving communities.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: RSPCA's prosecution habit dies hardTim Bonner, Chief Executive at the Countryside Alliance, shines a spotlight on the RSPCA's habit of acting as a criminal prosecutor.

BASC

Game changers - Hacks for cooking gameWe asked five of the country’s best wild food chefs for their top hacks which will make preparing and cooking game easier and fun.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

New study finds poorest rural areas are missing out on digital connectivityThe Countryside Alliance has commented on a new study of Britain’s most deprived communities which has revealed a stark digital divide.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

UPDATE: Avian Influenza in the UK30th March 2023 Defra together with Welsh Government have published their updated Mitigation strategy for avian influenza in wild birds in England and Wales.

BASC

BASC seeks legal advice over Wales gamebird plans - BASCBASC is considering legal action to challenge the potential licensing of gamebird releasing in Wales from 2025.

BASC

BASC launches new deer stalking scheme in Lancashire - BASCBASC has added to its portfolio of deer stalking opportunities for members with the opening of a new scheme in Lancashire.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

RSPB targets pheasant pens – Fieldsports News, 8 November 2023are the links:RSPB targets pheasant pens – Scribehound.comShoots attack United Utilities – UUConsultativePanel.co.ukLabour would stop badger cull – VetTimes.co.ukTrophy import ban is racist – Daily…

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

NRW under fire for recommending licensing scheme for release of pheasants and red-legged partridgesNatural Resources Wales (NRW) have come under fire after recommending the Welsh Government implement a licensing scheme for the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges.

BASC

BASC seeks legal advice over Wales gamebird plans - BASCBASC is considering legal action to challenge the potential licensing of gamebird releasing in Wales from 2025.

BASC

Three years on, do we miss the firearms legal expenses insurance? - BASCGareth Dockerty discusses the removal of BASC's legal expenses insurance, and how members can expect better support from BASC as a result.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Portsmouth set to become fourth council to defy vegan trend in show of support for farmersA campaign backed by the Countryside Alliance to push councils into expressing support for farmers while rejecting plant-based menus has reached Portsmouth

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Failure to declare in Northern IrelandGary McCartney, Director for Countryside Alliance Ireland, reminds members of what they are duty bound to declare when filling out a firearms application.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

The not so humble pheasantTim Bonner, Chief Executive for the Countryside Alliance, writes for the Shooting Times about the pheasant shooting season.

AIM TO SUSTAIN

Great British Game Week is here! - Aim to SustainGreat British Game week launches today, running from the 6th - 12th November.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Tim Bonner: Populism and foxes are killing the curlewTim Bonner, Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, highlights the growing hypocrisy about threatened wildlife in Britain.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Share your experience of rural crime with us!Ahead of next year’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections, it has never been more important for you to share your experience of rural crime with us.

BASC

Celebrate Great British Game Week with us - BASCGame meat doesn’t have to be served as a dish at a dinner party, it can be brunch, lunch, dinner or even a snack.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Hunts welcome newcomers across the countryThe Countryside Alliance’s annual Newcomers’ Week received fantastic support when it returned to the hunting calendar between 21 and 28 October 2023.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Labour warned Sadiq Khan’s ‘vote winner’ rewilding claims are divisive in the countrysideCountryside Alliance warns Labour against falling into the trap of imposing urban-centric policies in rural areas after Sadiq Khan said beavers should be released

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

The King’s Speech is a great opportunity to support rural communitiesThe Countryside Alliance has set out it's 'rural wish list' ahead of the opening of Parliament by King Charles III on Tuesday 7 November 2023.

FIELDSPORTS CHANNEL

Tony Blair’s fox welfare shame – Fieldsports News, 1 November 2023are the links:Hunting ban ‘a failure’ says Rural Wrongs book – Fieldsports NewsDurrells rewild grousemoors – Durrell.orgNew UK gun auction house – LonsdalesAuctioneers.comAustralia feral horse cull…

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Alliance hits back at calls for cigarette-style warnings on meat packagingThe Countryside Alliance has responded to calls for placing cigarette-style warnings on meat packaging in the hopes of reaching net zero targets.

BASC

Game On returns to find the next top game chef - BASCThis year's cookery competition sees students challenged with creating a starter using either venison loin or shoulder.

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

Reporter's mind changed on snaring after day with gamekeeperCountryside Alliance has welcomed an article by The Courier, titled I thought snaring foxes was cruel – could Perthshire gamekeeper Richard change my mind?.

BASC

Win a case of Tanners wine in time for Christmas - BASCEnter our prize draw today for your chance to win one of 15 cases of fabulous wines from Tanners Wine Merchants of Shrewsbury.

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