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Put ’em under pressure: Home Office shotgun licensing backlash Conor O'Gorman argues in @ShootingTimes that a contemptuous response by the Home Office to a petition opposing plans to merge shotgun and firearms licensing systems should not dishearten us. shootinguk.co.uk/news/put-em-un…

We are very close to 100,000 signatures. In less than a week, 80,000 people have signed the petition opposing plans to merge Section 2 and Section 1 firearms licensing. If you haven’t signed yet, please do it now. Every signature counts. Sign now: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7502…

The fight against the impending firearms licensing consultation is gathering pace. A petition against the proposals has more than 15K signatures in just 24 hours. Such support shows government the growing level of concern in our community. Sign now🔽 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7502…

Rural crime officers have been patrolling woodland in South Oxfordshire that has recently been affected by catapulting & wildlife crime. Officers are supporting farmers & landowners by providing a high-visibility presence, helping to deter offenders and reassure the community 👮‍♂️

Our final Range Day for 2025 will be taking place at Bisley Sporting Rifle on November 6th. Read about the recent @BascWomen day we held earlier this month.

If you're preparing ducks or geese this week, don't forget to save the wings. You can contribute to a valuable dataset and ultimately help safeguard the future of wildfowling. Find out how to get involved ⬇️ basc.org.uk/conservation-i…

PsMaris attended a location near Kennington following the theft of a horse box nearby. A vehicle involved in theft of equipment from building yards has been recovered for forensics. #NotOnOurPatch

Good to attend @griffitha MP's roundtable to discuss everything from firearms licensing to the impact devolution will have on rural communities. Arundel & South Downs is incredibly rural, and needs a strong voice in Parliament - thanks for your time & engagement #CLA @CLAtweets

A webinar about avian influenza which may be useful: “From Fortitude to Preparedness: Building Year-Round Resilience Against AI” Live tomorrow at 10:00am - if you cannot attend but register in advance, you will receive a link to the recording. ow.ly/CUIC50X3G7C

❗ Police release shocking footage showing an out-of-control dog chasing a ewe and its lamb Keep your dogs on a lead! 🎥 Gloucestershire Constabulary

Join the free BASC webinar on gamebird releasing on protected sites 📳 orlo.uk/FREE_WEBINAR_P… 📳 Taking place on Wednesday 23 April at 7pm, the webinar will explore the recent developments in gamebird releasing regulations announced by Natural England. 📸 R Faulks 📸

@lesbashford Look after yourself x

Having a mate of over 40 years die holding your hand as he takes his last breath makes everything else in life irrelevant.

Could your conservation project be worthy of a grant from BASC Wildlife Fund? Applications are now open!

@lesbashford Hi les must catch up soon, have a contact that supplies defibs for shoots so will send info over. M

Seeing as most of my guns are of an old age and being near many busy footpaths how do I go about sourcing a defib? Is there any help available?

Late night patrols in rural areas continue - Thurs/Fri last week Country Watch were active around #TestValley & #Calmore Officers pursued vehicles suspected to be involved in criminality in #Wiltshire & #Dorset and a van was stopped in Test Valley - driver arrested #HantsRural

Fab day down at Thorney Island, catching and colour ringing #redshank led by @PetePotts7, assisted by several colleagues from @GWCTScience team. We caught 112 individuals with a cannon net @_BTO, expertly set by @LizzieGrayshon who started off as my student many years ago.

Happy #BackBritishFarmingDay everyone! This is what it's all about 🇬🇧👍🚜🐄🍗🥕

@SussexTW Who decided to put roadworks on the A284 down to A27 was a good idea with long furlong closed 🤔 ridiculous @SussexTW @WSCCNews @sussex_police #gridlock

A280 long furlong remains closed bothways until at least Thursday Am

We will be at the Bereleigh Estate, East Meon next Sunday for Hampshire Countryside Day. You can come and talk to us about all things shooting and conservation. You'll find us by the gundog scurries. orlo.uk/CFGOS

Sarah Tomlinson @sjtomo157, AHDB's Lead Veterinary Science Expert, responds to the Government's plan to end badger culling and replace it with a new bovine TB eradication strategy. 🔗Read the statement in full 👉 ow.ly/cBi550TaU7v