BASC has voiced concerns with the current general licensing system, suggesting that a simplified set of regulations would be more appropriate.
2014
Lead shot legalised?
The current ban on lead shot in Norway could be repealed within the year.
Licensing system rejected
The government has rejected appeals to implement a licensing system for upland grouse shoots and gamekeepers.
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Black grouse bouncing back
Woodland Trust Scotland claims that numbers of rare black grouse are rising in restored woodland areas.
BDS membership fee falls
The British Deer Society has reduced the price of its combined membership and insurance.
The Quantock count
The Quantock hills red deer count shows signs of recovery after eight years of continuous decline
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Bushnell award for Edgar Brothers
Bushnell has presented Edgar Brothers, one of the UK’s largest distributors of firearms and ammunition, with the International Distributor of the Year Award.
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Seeking a Sika solution
Due to the dramatic rise in wild deer and boar, the Japanese government are seeking to revise the wildlife hunting laws to prevent widespread damage to agriculture and forestry.
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Pistol petition crosses the 10,000 threshold
A petition has been raised to repeal the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997, to legalise the ownership and use of .22 calibre Rimfire pistols for sporting purposes in the UK
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