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 Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject: BASC secures the sale of woodpigeons for 2010.....BASC Relea |
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BASC secures the sale of woodpigeons for 2010.....BASC Release
02 October 2009…………………………………………….immediate release
BASC has ensured that a possible ban on the sale of woodpigeons has been averted. Natural England’s draft general licences, under which woodpigeons can be legally shot, included a condition that would have resulted in a ban on the sale of their meat. This would have had massive implications for shooters, farmers, the general public, game dealers and game cookery.
BASC’s head of game and gamekeeping, Tom Blades, said: “BASC is delighted that we have been able to work with Natural England and Defra to overturn the ban on the sale of woodpigeons for human consumption. This is a great result for all shooters, those processing and selling woodpigeon and the general public.”
A spokesperson from Natural England said: “Natural England has no intention of banning the sale of woodpigeon and will work with Defra and BASC to ensure that the general licences introduced in 2010 will continue to allow the sale of legally shot woodpigeon.”
ENDS
For more information please contact the BASC press office on 01244 573031
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