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Author: Andrea Barden

The British Deer Society Welcomes CFMOTO UK as an Official Partner

We are excited to announce that CFMOTO UK has joined The British Deer Society as an official partner! Renowned for their high-quality, reliable, and great-value ATVs and UTVs, CFMOTO is already a popular choice among the farming community. With their commitment to safety and support for rural industries, they are a perfect fit for our network.

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From Local Action to National Impact: Reducing Deer Suffering After Road Collisions

After 15 years of dedicated work by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC), together with essential support from Dorothy Ireland, Tony Lowry, and numerous volunteers from The British Deer Society (BDS) plus expert deer managers in Hampshire and surrounding counties, we are delighted to see the HIOWC Humane Animal Dispatch (HAD) volunteer scheme poised for a national rollout.

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Partnership Announcement: British Deer Society and The Stalking Show

Together, with the help of our community and the fantastic help of the BDS Midlands, Wales and The Marches branch volunteers, we will be supporting the co-founders of The Stalking Show, David and Deanne, to make their 2025 event bigger, better and more memorable than ever before all whilst sharing the mission, vision and values of The BDS with the stalking community across the UK.

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Apply Now for Funding to Cover the Costs of Your DSC1 and DSC2 Training (England only)

The Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund is now open for new applications (England only). 

Through this fund you may be eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of your DSC1 or DSC2 training with The British Deer Society (BDS). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to enhance their competency and skills in deer management.

Funding for courses is limited and we would encourage you to apply now if interested.

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Are Deer Birthing Seasons Changing In The UK?

In this special guest article, Dr. Jochen Langbein provides some interesting insights on how deer breeding seasons appear to have changed over recent decades, discusses how these changes may be related to climate change, and highlights the need for further research and data to be gathered.

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