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THE BDS YORKSHIRE BRANCH

Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Yorkshire branch including events, news, and contacts.

BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE

Chair Morris Charlton chairyorkshire@bds.org.uk
Secretary Darren Harford yorkshire@bds.org.uk
Treasurer Andrew Gardner
Training Officer Ronnie Christie
Committee Members: Tony Charlton, Jeff Gibson, Kev Heppell, Ross Cook, Craig McNeil, Simon Crook, Robin Ludlow, Roy Clarke, Ian Donaldson.
PostcodeArea
BDBradford
DNDoncaster
HDHuddersfield
HGHarrowgate
HUHull
HXHalifax
LSLeeds
SSheffield
WFWakefield
YOYork

EVENTS

Date

EVENT

Sunday 21st April 2024

Pickering Rifle Club day

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 

red stags fighting rut harewood oct by Ian Alexander

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

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Fallow fawn hiding in long grass - taken by Langbein Wildlife

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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