Title of the project
National Shooting Survey
Description
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
Location
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Level | National |
Starting date
1979
Habitat Types
Wetland, Coastal
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Huntable species, Migratory species, Abundant species |
| Species Type | Birds |
| Name(s) of main species | All duck species that can be legally shot (from 1980 to 1987, woodpigeons were included). |
Conservation action(s)
Research and data collection (e.g. monitoring, bag data)
Partners
| Leading partners | British Association for Shooting and Conservation (https://basc.org.uk/) |
Estimation of Human Resources needed
5000 hunters are surveyed a year