HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN 1926 - 2022 The members of BASC, its staff and Council extend their deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen this afternoon. orlo.uk/pi1dB

Yesterday was spent in the upper reaches of the River Don, discussing approaches to increased wetting on Moorland, looking at past works & new initiatives & discussing the catchment based approach. It was great to look out over Great Grains Moss to see the source of the Don!

RSPB AGM The RSPB called for additional regulation on the release of gamebirds at their AGM. They provided no evidence that the release of gamebirds in the UK is damaging and failed to acknowledge the conservation work undertaken by shoots across the UK. orlo.uk/j90ti

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Game Night at the Blacksmiths Arms at Lastingham (YO62 6TN). This will be a great evening showcasing the best locally sourced game from around Yorkshire. Ali is a fantastic chef so book early to get a place. See you there.

BASC condemns the Yorkshire Dales hen harrier nest incident and calls on anyone with any information to assist the police. “Any incident of wildlife crime is abhorrent, and the death of these hen harrier chicks is hard to comprehend." See the statement: orlo.uk/JaBDe

Just ONE report of breaching a ban on burning protected peatland sites has led to a formal warning, figures from the Government show. Moorland Association orlo.uk/mUBZz

This is a story of corporate green lairds versus local communities. The Tayvallich estate in Scotland is the latest battleground over land-use. Here's our special report: FieldsportsChannel.tv/taxbreaktrees BASC

BASC is warning of “disastrous consequences” for our important moorland landscapes unless the RSPB reassesses its evidence base and rethinks its position on managed moorland burning... orlo.uk/gK5Br

Ian Coghill, a life-long conservationist, has been announced as Chair of Aim to Sustain. "Properly conducted game management is a vital force for good over vast swathes of rural Britain." Read more reaction to Ian's appointment below: aimtosustain.org.uk/aim-to-sustain…

BASC has raised significant concerns with the Scottish Government’s Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/7uBDE

Another amazing close up detailed image of the moon captured by my iPhone #Moon #iPhone

Encouraging news about hen harriers. 141 hen harrier chicks fledged from 36 nests at multiple sites in northern England in 2023. We will continue to work with partners to promote their recovery and tackle illegal persecution. Read more: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/16/fur…

We are delighted to have played our part, along with our partners, in this remarkable turnaround #henharrier moorlandassociation.org/2023/09/record…

Mowing Madness: Challenging the No Mow May Movement I feel it is time to speak out about the virtue signally No Mow May movement, that reflects my broader concerns about society and conservation. #nomowmay #conservation scribehound.com/shooting-talk/…

Embracing the Annoying: How Chaffinches Can Save Wildlife From annoying chaffinches and dull partridges to the plucky kestrel or stunning yellowhammer. Developing a personal wildlife soap opera will produce committed conservationists. scribehound.com/shooting-talk/…

BASC has condemned the government’s decision to increase firearms licensing fees in England, Scotland and Wales without fixing the inefficiencies undermining the current system. Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/8Zz2X

BASC has today begun legal proceedings against Defra by issuing a Pre-Action Protocol letter regarding the decision not to reissue GL45 for 2025. basc.org.uk/basc-initiates…

BREAKING NEWS - BASC response to government announcement on lead ammunition ban. The Government has announced plans to implement restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more and read BASC's statement: basc.org.uk/basc-response-…

If you are looking for some pheasants this season near the North York Moors. 7 weeks old and looking good.