Mungler Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 realistically he told a load of gamekeepers not to keep being naughty in one instance, there is little doubt they were, and had a bit of a problem with some wildfowlers in an area, Other than that seems he is a lifelong shooter who still does it so really its hard to say he is in any way an anti. The stalking directory had a thread that looked like it was getting educational about what he actually was supposed to have done but got wrecked by an idiot, who sadly seems to still be a BASC trade member having stitched up people left right and center. Thats far more scandalous in my opinion. Alex, got a link? Or has the thread been walloped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Spoke to a contact of mine who told me the new Chair is sound, very knowledgable, knows his own mind and is not likely to be influenced by any particular clique within BASC. Overall he said he was a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 "I`ve read all of David BASC`s posts since he first came on here and I`ve never, ever seen him criticise "all who moan". What he does do is to politely but firmly point out an alternative viewpoint, and he does that stoically in the face of some lunatic and unfounded criticism. " That has been my observation too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 "I`ve read all of David BASC`s posts since he first came on here and I`ve never, ever seen him criticise "all who moan". What he does do is to politely but firmly point out an alternative viewpoint, and he does that stoically in the face of some lunatic and unfounded criticism. " That has been my observation too. And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 The CA have been on the main LAG group side day 1, they were invited at the same time as all the others. I think its been said before that the other shooting orgs such as the NGO and the CPSA for example will be called to help on specific projects. It's great, I think, to see the orgs working together, long may that continue. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 BASC, SACS, NGO, BDS ect should all role into one. They would have more influence, money ect. Would be far better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Alex, got a link? Or has the thread been walloped? its still there but the interesting bit ref legal action got removed. If I said a company run by Deako all should be clear, still back as trade members after so many complaints and still clocking up the occasional fresh CCJ. Threaten legal action and you can do what you like to members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I don`t work for BASC and am no more than a concerned member. Kes, Do you wish me to try to put you directly in touch with the new chairman as per my previous post? For someone who doesn't work for BASC you certainly seem to be very quick to respond to any criticism of them, and also have the ear of the new chairman as well......... Almost as though you were, ever so slightly, more than just a concerned member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 For someone who doesn't work for BASC you certainly seem to be very quick to respond to any criticism of them, and also have the ear of the new chairman as well......... Almost as though you were, ever so slightly, more than just a concerned member. Until something which just may be against 'fowling occurs and then it's hair out of head with one hand and toys out of cot with the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 No mate. No more than a concerned, and very long serving, member. I joined WAGBI in 1972. You misunderstand me. I don`t have the ear of the new chairman, I met him for the first time at the AGM a few weeks ago. My comment was in response to some speculation by another contributor on this thread. I merely pointed out a means whereby he, or anyone else for that matter, might contact the chairman direct, thus ending a lot of needless speculation. The way I look at it is this. BASC is our last and best hope to save shooting. It gets more right than it gets wrong and I agree wholeheartedly that it is`nt perfect. However,that can be changed democratically from within, rather than by destroying BASC from without. What does none of us any good in the long run is the desire of some to undermine and subvert the good work that BASC has done, and is currently doing. My only interest is seeing that a fair balance regarding factual accuracy is maintained. If you look back to the early comments in this thread you will see that I`ve been highly critical of what has happened. But just because the big boys are playing at politics, it does not mean that BASC has become any less effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Until something which just may be against 'fowling occurs and then it's hair out of head with one hand and toys out of cot with the other. :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Wouldn't' it be nice if we could all get on without the little jibes...we are all on the same side after all. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I cant believe yet another petty minded post over BASC. The new chairman has hardly been in post to have had any effect on the organisation yet so lets give him some time to prove himself. So he has a NE background , I know a number of NE staff up to senior managers who also shoot. Being a past NE staff member should have no direct threat to shooting and to call him a mole is plain daft. I have a strong suspicion than many of the moaners in this post have other motives , perhaps connected to other shooting organisations. It might be a very good idea in these type of posts for all posters to state if they are a member of BASC , CA or any other shooting organisation. At least the remainder of us will have some idea of where they are coming from. As for me I am a member of BASC and have been since the old WAGBI days back in 1970 and from their recent actions have strong reservations over the motives of some other shooting organisations such as the CA which still have not answered my questions ( after asking many times over the past few years ) on what percentage of their budget is spent on shooting as opposed to hunting. In contrast David BASC is usually back with a response within days or even hours. Thats not to say i always agree with him ( we have have had a sharp exchange or two in the past ) but the reply is always there. BASC member Anser2 Edited June 28, 2012 by anser2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I cant believe yet another petty minded post over BASC. The new chairman has hardly been in post to have had any effect on the organisation yet so lets give him some time to prove himself. So he has a NE background , I know a number of NE staff up to senior managers who also shoot. Being a past NE staff member should have no direct threat to shooting and to call him a mole is plain daft. I have a strong suspicion than many of the moaners in this post have other motives , perhaps connected to other shooting organisations. It might be a very good idea in these type of posts for all posters to state if they are a member of BASC , CA or any other shooting organisation. At least the remainder of us will have some idea of where they are coming from. As for me I am a member of BASC and have been since the old WAGBI days back in 1970 and from their recent actions have strong reservations over the motives of some other shooting organisations such as the CA which still have not answered my questions ( after asking many times over the past few years ) on what percentage of their budget is spent on shooting as opposed to hunting. In contrast David BASC is usually back with a response within days or even hours. Thats not to say i always agree with him ( we have have had a sharp exchange or two in the past ) but the reply is always there. BASC member Anser2 I dont suppose its possible that some members of BASC are concerned about this appointment - FYI that is my position. As for 'Mole' well that comment of mine was humorous and 'tongue in cheek' - no need to get your kecks in a twist. No other motives - no hidden agendas just genuine, honest concern. P.S. being an ex WAGBI member doesnt mean a lot really now does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I think this topic has run its courser for now. Any BASC members who are concerned about this appointment should write to BASC HQ on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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