Regional Officer BASC North West - committed to the interests of our members #bestpractice #conservation #youngshots #deermanagement #bascnorth #basc
United Kingdom
Joined September 2016
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Mike Thornley retweeted
Our Osprey YC now has a mate! over the weekend another bird has appeared, over the last few days new nest materials have been brought in, sticks, moss, grass and a lump of bark!
#Onthenest #Osprey#Raptorconservation
Mike Thornley retweeted
It's YC he's back!! The value of bird ringing, our male has been at this nest for 6 years! He is 12 years old, ringed as a chick 2008, Glaslyn, North Wales!
Great day out at Knowlsley Estate youngshots enioying fantastic safe shooting and hospitality, game prep and gun cleaning thanks to all who helped
It’s a cold @BASCNorth youngshots day @newton_rigg hot chocolate on board ready for the afternoons drives #partridge #nextgeneration
Great day near Penrith @BASCNorth Novice day, safe shooting and opportunities for our members. All birds taken home for tasty meals #nextgeneration #game. A friendly social day enjoyed by all.
Ladies introduction to wildfowling day @BASCNorth with PDWA a sustainable harvest of wild game, looking after important wetland habitats for birds to live and breed. #wildfowling #countryways
Mike Thornley retweeted
Did you know that the 2019/2020 wildfowling permit scheme booklet is out now?
Download your copy here: socsi.in/X8EME
Great couple of days in the field @BASCNorth Sedbergh young shots and an introduction to rifle course at Ponteland today. #nextgeneration #safeshooting
Mike Thornley retweeted
Did you know that the 2019/2020 wildfowling permit scheme booklet is out now?
Download your copy here: socsi.in/GoZpF
Mike Thornley retweeted
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We urge everyone who shoots to take part in Defra’s survey. Engaging in the process is hugely important and the more people who make their views known, the louder the voice of the shooting community.
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Mike Thornley retweeted
Really happy to have been involved in @MikeTBASC @BASCnews @BASCNorth Osprey project, Iv climbed thousands of trees but this was very rewarding.... #osprey
A great time @BASCNorth with Westmorland Wild-fowlers getting some youngsters into the club. Clay shooting, decoying, nest tube building, fly fishing and a game BBQ! All kids enjoying a day in the countryside. #youngshots
Mike Thornley retweeted
Three #Osprey chicks successfully rung at Roudsea Woods and Mosses NNR this week. Two males and one female. Thanks to @MikeTBASC for skilfully scaling the tree!
Mike Thornley retweeted
Day2 ace atmosphere, 150youngsters with the Forest of Bowland Moorland Group learning all about the great outdoors. 1400kids,7 different locations with over 30partner agencies @forestofbowland @ShootingTimes @CountrysideL @NationalGamekee #LetsLearnMoor19
Fantastic day on the Bowland Moors kids educational day #letslearnmoor finding out first hand how our countryside is looked after, over 1400 kids will get this marvellous experience this week. #grousekeeper #partnershipworking
Come and see us @BASCNorth at Myerscough Show tomorrow, gundog scurry, shooting simulator, special feature Ferret racing #speedy #gundogs
Fantastic @BASCNorth @tasteofgame thanks for all the support, we raised money for our @BASCNorthYS and over £1,000 for cancer. Great to work with Clay and Cartridge Co, thanks Ryan Hartley
Mike Thornley retweeted
Another fantastic @tasteofgame evening @BASCNorth Raising funds for yet more Conservation/Youngshots projects and having a great time doing so @BrownHorseInn Brilliant effort from @MikeTBASC and Ryan Hartley #duck #venison #birdbox #conservation #bascnorth
Mike Thornley retweeted
And we’re off...!
The 2019 Marsdens & Newton Rigg Game Conference has begun.
Simon Evans of @MarsdensFeeds welcoming the gathering.
Busy @BASCNorthYS day @BASCNorth @paintminewoods over 30 kids enjoying air rifle and clay shooting and building bird boxes, then we looked at the woodland trees and wildlife signs then put up the boxes ready for spring
