A good plug for shooting thanks to BASC

[CharlieT]

I often read criticism in posts about how BASC waste money on junkets entertaining politicians and the like. 

Well, I was more than pleasantly surprised today to see that BASC's endeavors actually translate into positive pro shooting comments.

Our North Devon MP's monthly newsletter arrived today and it contained the following.........................

 

"When I am here I do try and spend my time out and about meeting people and organisations like the British Association of Shooting Clubs (BASC).

Shooting is crucial to our rural economy, and last month I was on Exmoor, with a group of Austrian tourists with one of our professional shoots. This is a vital part of our winter tourism offering, supporting many jobs.

It was great to be in Molland again as I had been there only a few weeks before with Exmoor Park representatives discussing sustainable farming. 

It was good to have time to speak to the the keepers and beaters drive the birds, to ensuring that shot does not end up in the food chain (as the game birds go on to enter the food chain), it really is a complex operation. I also spoke with a sheep farmer who works as a loader over winter, helping ensure he gets a steady income year round as farming is of course less fruitful in the winter months.

North Devon is famous for its world class beaches and fantastic hospitality offerings over summer, and it is great to see the winter tourism economy growing too. Our shoots are also world class, with international and UK visitors coming to stay, eat, drink and shoot here in lovely North Devon."

[TIGHTCHOKE]

Yes, very good.