David BASC

No, more than that , but those we contacted were, based on the information we had at the time, planning on doing running a story based on what the Times had published, consequently, apart from a couple of radio interviews over the following couple of weeks, this did not get much traction in the media. Lets face it, gamekeepers are some of the best custodians and conservationists in the country, and we were concerned that if statements like that published further it could do harm to the image of the profession.

Gordon R For clarity, it was The Times that carried the headline in early 2000 'Gamekeeper's to slaughter 1000000 birds' Yes BASC contacted the media after this not just the Times, but also the Independent who were planning on running the story, and a total of 15 newspapers, radio and TV stations asking them not to publish stuff like this, as it could be damaging to the General licences, that were only, at the time 7 years old.

Some useful info here on bereavement and firearms - Guidance and fact sheets - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (basc.org.uk)

Afternoon, Should be working fine, go to the join facility. https://basc.org.uk/join-basc/ Not heard of any other online issue, but I agree the phones can quickly get fully engaged this time of year! David

Sorry for the delay in responding, best bet is my direct email david.ilsley@basc.org.uk

They are free - just ask and I'll get one posted out, or pick them up form the BASC stand at shows and events

Give me your address and I will send you one, you can email me at david.ilsley@basc.org.uk David

Fair point, the key issue I was trying to cover was the insurance point ta David

As far as I know the Ground Game Act has not changed. But, keeping rabbits or anything else you have shot as a reward, or exchanging for payment is irrelevant as I said in the context of the BASC members insurance packages and I would be amazed if any of the organisations insurance packages was invalidated because you shot a rabbit and took it home to eat!

Not correct at all. Certainly with regard to the BASC members insurance, and I suspect any other similar membership insurances, keeping what you shoot is not going to invalidate the members insurance, selling some or all of it wont either in the case of BASC cover, provided that its not your main source of income. Of course if you are a professional or full time pest controller for example , then yes you will need separate cover for your business and anyone you employ. David

Dear all, if you did download it from this anti hunting sight I suggest you run a full virus / malware scan on your PC / Tablet ASAP as I have heard reports of the file / download link being contaminated

A bit more info from BASC here, this will be updated of course as and when we learn more BASC issues firearms advice after hackers steal data - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

No problem, glad I could help David

Just checked with our IT team, the site was down for a while but its all fixed now, I have just been on it and it seems to be working fine

Morning Please call the BASC Membership Services team on 01244 573030 they can sort this out for you, if you cant get through then PM me a contact phone number and I will get someone to call you. Ill ask about the website too David