THE BDS YORKSHIRE BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Yorkshire branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE

BRANCH CONTACTS
Chair | Morris Charlton | chairyorkshire@bds.org.uk |
Secretary | Darren Harford | yorkshire@bds.org.uk |
Treasurer |
BRANCH AREAS
Postcode | Area |
BD | Bradford |
DN | Doncaster |
HD | Huddersfield |
HG | Harrowgate |
HU | Hull |
HX | Halifax |
LS | Leeds |
S | Sheffield |
WF | Wakefield |
YO | York |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
Thursday 23rd February 2023
Branch AGM
Saturday 22nd April 2023
Head Presentation Event
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th May 2023
Stall at Northern Shooting Show
See the news section below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Branch AGM
We are planning to hold an AGM on the 23rd of February 2023 at 19.30 hrs at Askham Bryan College postcode YO23 3FR
The following agenda will be addressed.
Agenda
- Minutes of last AGM
- Chair report
- Treasurers report
- Resignation of existing committee
- Appointment of the temporary chair
- Nominations or Officers and Branch committee
- Any Other Business
I hope to see you all there


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.