Assurance schemes Assurance schemes provide a set of standards which members attain to become certified. Assessment against these standards is conducted by an individual/organisation not intimately involved with the shoot or game farm, such as a Vet , independent assessor or auditor. Game assurance scheme. Aim to Sustain Game Assurance Read more…
Voluntary control and Transition Transition to sustainable ammunition. https://basc.org.uk/ammunition/using-non-lead-shot-for-live-quarry-shooting/ Voluntary reduction in antibiotic use. ?? Voluntary control of woodcock harvest??
Training and Education Shotgun coaching https://basc.org.uk/coaching/find-a-coach/ Accredited game shot https://www.gwctknowledge.com/get-accredited/gwct-accredited-game-shot/ Game management – BASIS BASIS Certificate in Lowland Game Management (Hampshire) – Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Organisations’ Training Opportunities BASC Training https://basc.org.uk/training-courses/ NGO Training https://www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk/about/training GWCT Training https://www.gwct.org.uk/advisory/courses-and-training-days/ LANTRA and Other Training and Apprenticeships??
Codes of practice/best practice Codes of Practice provide clear practical and easily understood guidance on how to adopt the current best practice for a host of game management and shooting activities. These are created by the Aim to Sustain partners and other key organisations and departmwents. A short explanation and Read more…
Join an organisation The rural and shooting organisations work on behalf of their members and the wider sector to secure a sustainable future for game shooting. In addition to the member benefits available, they develop and promote best practice and lobby Government on behalf of their members and the whole Read more…
Law and regulation The Sector is heavily regulated, with legislation covering a very broad spectrum of topics. Ignorance of the law is no excuse in the eyes of the courts. Topics covered include: firearms licencing, bird and animal welfare, veterinary medicine, disease control, environmental impact, food hygiene, predator and pest Read more…