BASC are being seriously shortsighted on this in my opinion, as a representative body for shooting I'm surprised that they have "welcomed" a proposal that includes " Ban intensive rearing of game birds for shooting."
I think we all know their stance on Grouse Moor management and indeed Grouse shooting, the recent events concerning Ilkley Moor have shown that.
BASC appears to be almost deliberately missing the point that this plan amonst other things seeks to further enhance and strengthen the Hunting Bill, the end game to eradicate riding to hounds, but when they've done that who do they think will be next?
The document is laid out with images of people in red coats riding with packs of houds, so as to be very clear as to their intentions. Paradoxically it also portrays under Domestic Pets a masthead image of brachycephalic dogs, breeds currently being campaigned against by vets, which is an interesting slip up.
Anyone engaged in ANY country sport needs to be aware of the looming threat, and regardless of whether you take part in any of the other sports, stand shoulder to shoulder, or they'll pick us off a bit at a time.