Hunting, shooting and game breeding trade associations
Trade Associations and Business Support Organisations for Hunting, Shooting and Game Breeding sector.
Northern Ireland
Country Sports Ireland is an interest group that lobbies in favour of country sports in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Scotland
Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS)
SACS is a not-for-profit membership association that purports to be the largest country sports organisation in Scotland.
Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group
Set up by Scotland's major country sports organisations and associations as a resarch body to help better understand the standing and potential of the industry.
Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA)
Represents Scottish gamekeepers, stalkers and ghillies and promotes their role in the management of the environment.
Represents the interests of those involved with rural property and businesses connected with the land.
Scottish Natural Heritage: Deer managers
Guidance on the management of wild deer in Scotland.
Scottish Smallbore Rifle Association
The governing body for small bore target rifle shooting in Scotland.
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UK
British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)
BASC's mission is to promote and protect sporting and shooting and the well-being of the countryside.
A charity that promotes conservation in balance with the environment, through education, research, deer management training and the journal 'Deer'.
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
Conducts scientific research into Britain's game and wildlife. They advise farmers and landowners on improving wildlife habitat.
A charity that promotes high standards of moorland management.