THE BDS SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) South East Scotland branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Nick Morrall | chairsoutheastscotland@bds.org.uk | |
| Secretary | John Campbell-Smith |
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| Branch shoots | Tony Manktelow |
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| EH | Edinburgh |
| TD | Galashieldd |
EVENTS
Date
Events
13th May 2023
Sporting Rifle Match, Blair atholl
6th June 2023
branch clay pigeon shoot
See the News section below for more details.
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NEWS
BDS SE Scotland branch clay pigeon shoot
Pre-Covid 19, the SE Scotland branch had for a number of years held a clay pigeon shoot in early June at Lammerlaw Gun Club, near Edinburgh.
Branch Members Paul Crosbie and John Campbell-Smith decided to resurrect this event and a shoot was held on the evening of Tuesday 15 June 2022 and 19 guns shot.
The overall winner of a day’s sika hind stalking, kindly donated by, Ed Bewsher of Edinburgh Rifles and Sporting Goods was Iain Semple from the Central Scotland branch.
In second place was Paul Crosbie with Nick Morrall in third place.
Iain Semple also won the pool trap following an exciting shoot-off with Ed Bewsher.
Lammerlaw Gun Club must be thanked for their excellent hospitality as well as for running a very efficient and challenging shoot.
All being well, the intention is to hold this shoot again on the evening of Tuesday 6 June 2023. This date has already been booked with Lammerlaw Gun Club.
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
Surveillance for Coronaviruses in Wildlife
The British Deer Society is asking its members and supporters to assist with a surveillance study looking into coronaviruses in wildlife. This study aims to support the development of diagnostic tests, aid future surveillance, and improve preparedness for future coronavirus outbreaks.
BDS CEO Goes Live On TalkTV To Promote Fact-led Deer Management
David Mcauley, British Deer Society (BDS) CEO went live on TalkTV and Radio at the weekend to promote the importance of having more fact-led approaches in deer management, less sensationalism in the media around total UK deer numbers and to speak up for deer welfare.
Deer Management in the UK: Sustainability Verses Eradication
Recently, we received a heartfelt letter from a dedicated member of the British Deer Society (BDS), a seasoned deer stalker with 30 years of experience who was dismayed by the indiscriminate and unsustainable shooting of roe deer around his management areas. His words shed light on the evolving challenges faced by conscientious deer managers who prioritise legal and humane practices in an environment where not all shooters share the same values.
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