BASC raises serious concerns over misleading WWT film

[Conor O'Gorman]

BASC has expressed serious concerns over the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) releasing a misleading and factually inaccurate video.

The film, published today (Tuesday), is based in a fictional game restaurant and implies all game meat is poisonous. BASC considers the video to be damaging to the reputation of game shooting and food-related businesses linked to sustainable shooting.

BASC is also astounded that the video can be released by an organisation whose Chief Executive – Sarah Fowler – enjoyed an evening as a guest of the sector-leading Eat Game Awards in 2024.

Garry Doolan, BASC’s deputy director of communications and public affairs, said: “BASC has previously collaborated with WWT on conservation projects, and we are deeply disappointed by their decision to take this approach. This video is not only factually incorrect and misleading but also undermines the credibility of a conservation charity that positions itself as being evidence-based.

“BASC considers that it is irresponsible for WWT to be dealing in rhetoric rather than concentrating on its scientific remit. The inclusion of species such as pheasants and grouse – neither of which are wetland birds – further highlights the lack of focus and accuracy in their messaging.

“Rather than advancing conservation efforts, this poorly conceived attempt at humour has only served to diminish WWT’s reputation.”

BASC is considering the wider implications of the video and its potential impact on the Association’s future relationship with the WWT.

Watch the video here:

https://x.com/WWTworldwide/status/1889264397282943403
 

 

 

[Gas seal]

Hi Connor, the girl looks like mr Packams partners girl. 

[enfieldspares]

I would be more concerned of the health risk to other diners from the dog than from what the birds have been shot with.

Edited 6 hours ago by enfieldspares

[Gas seal]

So far this year Wild Justice have put one article on banning lead shot and fifteen on the grouse’ industry ‘on their website. 
 

[8 shot]

43 minutes ago, Gas seal said:

Hi Connor, the girl looks like mr Packams partners girl. 

It does look like her.....chip off the ole block

[armsid]

Silly sugestion BASC make their own video showing the truth about sustainable shooting and the benifit to the food industry by using well known chefs etc that use game in their work/restuarants and show on shooting channall etc

Edited 6 hours ago by armsid

[Konor]

Conor as you have been highlighting the toxicity of lead to all gamebirds that is picked up during gritting both here and more recently on the Stalking Directory forum with as yet no data to support your stance and have actively opposed the use of lead shot inland on many threads here on Pigeon Watch  are you seriously surprised  when the anti fieldsports lobby opts to highlight the toxicity of lead shot in game meat. Crocodile tears from the enemy within methinks. Personally I’m not astounded by Sarah Fowler’s supposed stance on the issue I am more astounded by your naivety in not realising the folly of appeasement.

[clangerman]

2 minutes ago, Konor said:

Conor as you have been highlighting the toxicity of lead to all gamebirds that is picked up during gritting both here and more recently on the Stalking Directory forum with as yet no data to support your stance and have actively opposed the use of lead shot inland on many threads here on Pigeon Watch  are you seriously surprised  when the anti fieldsports lobby opts to highlight the toxicity of lead shot in game meat. Crocodile tears from the enemy within methinks. Personally I’m not astounded by Sarah Fowler’s supposed stance on the issue I am more astounded by your naivety in not realising the folly of appeasement.

it’s the visual reality of BASC screaming toxic toxic from the roof tops for mths on end maybe the sequel will be poor wee chicks! 

[Konor]

3 hours ago, Conor O'Gorman said:

not only factually incorrect and misleading but also undermines the credibility of a conservation charity that positions itself as being evidence-based.

Could also apply to your strongly held belief that gamebirds are wandering in minefields of lead and succumbing to lead shot poisoning with no evidence based data to support that belief , is that not equally factually incorrect and misleading and undermines your credibility?

Edited 4 hours ago by Konor
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[Weihrauch17]

48 minutes ago, Konor said:

Could also apply to your strongly held belief that gamebirds are wandering in minefields of lead and succumbing to lead shot poisoning with no evidence based data to support that belief , is that not equally factually incorrect and misleading.

Yep.  No doubt they will issue a survey to sort everything.

[Gas seal]

I wonder how long it took to make the film, l bet that they couldn’t stop laughing,
They didn’t hold back, would you like a table with a wetland view or a woodland view, both at absolutely devoid of life.

The man sat at the table in the background who dropped dead looks familiar.