THE BDS NORTH EAST BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) North East England branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Vice-Chairs | Stephen Hyde and David Boyson | |
| Secretary | Neil Baker | northeastengland@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer | *vacant* | |
| RCO | Jonathan Spencer | |
| Muntjac coordinator | Ian Smales |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Vice Chairs; Stephen Hyde and David Boyson
Secretary; Neil Baker
Treasurer; Vacant
Committee; David Adams; Jeremy Feggeter; Jonathon Spencer; Ian Smales (Muntjac Monitoring co-ordinator)
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| DH | Durham |
| DL | Darlington |
| NE | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| SR | Sunderland |
| TS | Cleveland |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
16th March 2024
Members Meeting, Chester-Le-Street Cricket club
Next BDS National Event
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Members Meeting
Our next member’s meeting will be on the 16th March, with a change of venue. We will meet at Chester-Le-Street Cricket Club, Ropery Lane, Chester-Le-Street.
Our guest speaker will be Oli Smith, CEO of Wildtrack Pro. he will be giving you all his thoughts on Deer management within the UK.
If you are even remotely interested in the future of recreational stalking in the UK or in obtaining some stalking yourself, then this is the ONE event you really cannot afford to miss.
There will be a raffle, as usual, but due to the change of venue (to make it easier for many of you to attend), there is a suggested donation of £5 to help cover the increased cost of the venue and the provision of refreshments.
Date: 16th March 2024
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Venue: Chester-le-Street Cricket Club, Ropery Lane
DH3 3PF, Chester-le-Street, Durham, England, United Kingdom
0191 388 3684
What three words: hook.forum.score
STALKER MENTORING
Members report that our stalker mentoring scheme is excellent – if you want to join in let me know. And we have three corporate members in the branch, Bill Bryson Library, North Pennines Training and Sandyford Venison, please support them if you can!
Muntjac Monitoring Group
The muntjac monitoring group is now established and operating. The group’s purpose is to monitor the progress of the species through the branch area by investigating and validating reports of sightings of muntjac deer in the branch area.
The group is led by Ian Smales, supported by branch members Stuart Jones and Neil Baker.
The group has been actively following up reports of muntjac being seen in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham. So far none of the sightings have been proven to be correct.
STAY IN TOUCH
If your contact information has changed please make sure to let us know. To update your details simply email membership@bds.org.uk or call 01425 655434.
LATEST NEWS
Responsible Deer Management Clear Up
This article stresses responsible deer management, especially in disposing of deer carcasses after incidents like Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and humane dispatch. It highlights the need to ensure public safety and sensitivity by properly handling carcasses and following best practices.
Ask BDS: Does the BDS Investigate Wildlife Crimes?
Discover how the British Deer Society addresses wildlife crimes, offering guidance to concerned individuals and collaborating with authorities. Explore their role, limitations, and the importance of collective action in protecting our wild deer.
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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