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BASC seeks clarity on Welsh Government position on country sports
T
he clarification on the Welsh Government’s view of shooting, hunting and fishing will help end speculation online, says the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Direct action has been taken by Samuel Kurtz MS, following a series of social media posts claiming that many country sport activities will be banned in Wales by 2024.
Samuel has written to the Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, asking for “some much-needed clarification on this matter”. The action is the Senedd member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire’s first as chair of the Cross-Party Group for Shooting and Conservation. Rumours of a ban on country sports
in Wales have been exacerbated by concerned Welsh shooters who are frustrated by Natural Resources Wales‘ recent decision-making. This includes the restriction of game shooting on NRW-managed land and the exclusion of magpies, jays and jackdaws from the general licence for conservation from July this year.
Following his submission of the
letter, Samuel Kurtz said: “As chairman of the cross-party Group on Shooting and Conservation I thought it was important that urgent reassurances were sought from the Welsh Government on this matter. “Shooting and conservation activities bring considerable economic benefit to rural communities throughout Wales and rumours such as these have a damaging impact on businesses and livelihoods. “I look forward to hearing back from the Minister as soon as possible with confirmation that what is outlined in these social media posts do not reflect Welsh Government policy.” Steve Griffiths, BASC Wales
director, said: “The reestablishment of the Senedd cross-party group is an important step in ensuring that the pressing issues relating to shooting and conservation are being discussed by Senedd members across the political
sphere.BASC Wales will continue to work with Senedd members, including Samuel Kurtz, to ensure shooting is recognised as economically and socially significant, as well as playing a vital part in tackling Wales’s current nature crisis.”
16 | Tackle & Guns | April 2022
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Danish firm seeks British gunsmith
O
ne of Denmark’s best-known hunting shops is looking for an experienced gunsmith to relocate to Denmark Based in Ringsted, less than an hour’s drive from Copenhagen, Hubertushuset is a large stockist of guns, clothing and accessories for the Danish hunting market. And according to the company’s
– they produce some amazing work. They have skillsets that we want.” This unique opportunity comes with the added bonus that the successful candidate gets to live in the happiest country in the world.
“Why would someone want to
managing director, Mark Kuburovic (above), British is best!
“When it comes to gunsmithing, the British craftsmen have such a good reputation,” he told us. “Some of our colleagues in the hunting industry have been lucky to hire British gunsmiths
relocate to Denmark? It’s simple. You have to move to Denmark because you want to try something new in your life! “Jobs are well paid, and there are good opportunities for development within the gunsmith profession. We have a long tradition of hunting that extends most of the year, from buck hunting in the spring to the big bird hunts in the fall. “And yes, Danes are often blamed for being the happiest people on the planet - there is something about it!” Do you think you have what it takes for a successful career as a gunsmith in Denmark? To apply or for more information, drop Mark a line at:
mk@hubertushuset.com
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