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WHAT WE DO

The British Deer Society [BDS] is a charity that operates throughout the UK dedicated to educating and inspiring everyone about deer.

Through our education and research, we raise awareness about wild deer and the issues surrounding them. We provide training to actively ensure deer can be managed humanely and safely to the very highest of standards.

We want to ensure wild deer in the UK are respected and valued while being kept healthy and at sustainable numbers, so they can benefit biodiversity and the wider environment. 

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BDS is a charity that operates throughout the UK dedicated to educating and inspiring everyone about deer and the environments they live in.
BDS aims to provide a range of opportunities for people to discover more about wild deer in the UK, to encourage an understanding and appreciation of them and their place within our natural landscape
The British Deer Society remains at the forefront of training initiatives and course development and delivery throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 
The British Deer Society remains at the forefront of training initiatives and course development and delivery throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 
Our website includes a stunning selection of deer images – mostly taken by BDS members and others provided by kind permission of their owners for educational use. We have annual photography competitions which are free to enter.

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The British Deer Society - Official

The only charity dedicated to UK wild deer, working to educate and inspire everyone about deer in their environment and to advocate for deer welfare.
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BDS Deerbytes:
We’re excited to announce two new official partnerships:
- Game Larder by Tarrant Refrigeration
- CFMOTO UK

Plus,

- Find out about a new pilot project launching in Scotland this month to improve the lowland venison supply chain.
- Think you’ve got what it takes to be the 2025 BDS Stalking Master? Test your skills at The Stalking Show 2025!

For all the latest updates, check out our full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/bds/deerbytes-news-from-bds-4746702
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The British Deer Society - Official1 Day ago
What Are Antlers?
Antlers are made of bone and grow from a base called the pedicle. Unlike horns, which are permanent, antlers are shed and regrown every year. Follow us as each Thursday we explore fascinating antler facts.
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Tell us—have you ever found a shed antler?

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