to collect data on the number of shot birds in a year A nationwide survey of 5,000 (5%) randomly selected BASC members are sent an annual questionnaire requesting information on the species and number of birds shot. About 30% of those sent questionnaires respond, and a further 20% respond after a follow-up letter requesting the return of the questionnaire. hunters provide the data and the project is run by the BASC
Country: United Kingdom
Starting date: 1979
Species characteristics: Huntable species, Migratory species, Abundant species
Type of actions: Research and data collection
Leading partners: British Association for Shooting and Conservation (https://basc.org.uk/)
