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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 23

    BASC, , the Game Farmers’ Association and are joining the government in defending a judicial review against the release of gamebirds in and near to designated sites. More to follow.

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  2. 11 hours ago

    Covid-19 guidance document for England published ❗ A guidance document has been produced by BASC to help those who run game shoots to identify and mange risks posed by Covid-19 on shoot days.

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  3. 13 hours ago

    The July/August issue of BASC's S&C magazine is on its way to members and it's wrapped in eco-friendly packaging.

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  4. 15 hours ago

    BASC bird boxes a hit for shooting and conservation! A BASC initiative to build and install thousands of bird boxes around Lancashire and the North of England has been featured on the BBC. Read more here or watch it back here

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    15 hours ago

    What a massive improvement these paper envelopes are vs the nasty polythene ones! Covered in upland heather too (Calluna vulgaris). Well done !

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  6. 16 hours ago

    Beaters, pickers up and gamekeepers, join Dan Reynolds at 3pm today live on Facebook as he explains the COVID-19 guidance for shoots this year. Click here:

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  7. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    BASC BIRD BOXES ON BBC Today the father and son team Ian and Lewis Bretherton have been filming a feature about the BASC Bird Box initiative at Bolton Hall for BBC Look North. Tune in to tonight's programme to see their interview.

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  8. Jul 2

    Don't miss tomorrow's Countryside Workshop with Dan Reynolds LIVE on Facebook at 3pm. Dan will be explaining the COVID-19 guidance for beaters and pickers up. Set a reminder:

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  9. Jul 2

    A dossier of new evidence on peatland protection has highlighted a raft of scientific findings that could help shape future conservation of some of the UK’s most iconic landscapes.

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  10. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    BASC is advising members who live in Leicestershire that newly-imposed Coronavirus lockdown restrictions could impact their shooting. The changes affect Leicester city and parts of Leicestershire which border the city. For more information visit;

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  11. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    Surviving with kids can be a challenge, particularly when you've run out of things to keep them entertained. have shared some fantastic tips in this blog post, including , foraging and much more!

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  12. Jul 2

    Join in with 's first Virtual Food & Farming Day this Friday. There will be over 100 farmers, educators, celebrities and businesses streaming directly into your home with tractors, combine harvesters, cows, pigs and much more - all for FREE.

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  13. Jul 2

    A quiz for our airgunners... HINT: If you've read the air rifle code of practice you'll score very highly! To read the air rifle code of practice click here:

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  14. Jul 1

    Peter Marshall, BASC's head of training and education, explains things you need to know and how you could approach meeting a member of the general public while out shooting.

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  15. Jul 1

    BASC is monitoring developments around Newton Rigg.

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    Really pleased to be able to ask a question about College at PMQs in the Commons. Great the PM has offered to discuss finding a solution for this vital college. Another positive step forward in my campaign to
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  16. Jul 1

    In the July/August issue of S&C, we look at various challenges shooting faced in the past and how each one allowed our sport to adapt and evolve. Check the letterbox, members can expect their copy any day now.

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  17. Jul 1

    Applications are now OPEN for places on the 2020/21 hind weeks for BASC's Arran stalking scheme. The scheme is open to all BASC members who have their own stalking rifle and DSC2. If applying as a pair, one can have a DSC2 and the other can be registered.

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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    HIOW Rural Crime Partnership meeting via teams excellent meeting and some great action points

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  19. Jun 30

    BASC's Nick Lane has been busy creating detailed best practice procedures for sanitising firearms which are being used by multiple people. Nick has created this short video about sanitising a shotgun.

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  20. Jun 30

    Have you taken our shooting and conservation quiz? Let us know what you scored and don't forget to challenge your friends.

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  21. Jun 30

    A lot of BASC trade members are still open for business online and over the phone. For a full list of BASC trade members, their details and any discount they offer to members, click here:

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