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The past two years have been extremely challenging. Throughout the pandemic, The British Deer Society (BDS) team has worked hard and been there for our members, the deer sector and the wider public. This has been a challenge but in a time of uncertainty, reduced income and rising inflation, we controlled our costs and delivered exceptional services and support.
Wow, this year’s members photography competition has been amazing. It has been fantastic to see so many members sending in entries, which has made the judging so difficult this year.
Rhian Tyne is a 19-year-old lady deer stalker and BDS youth ambassador. She has a determination and passion for deer management that is truly impressive and a love for the countryside that is infectious.
Find out more about her experiences in her story.
A new vision for deer management in Scotland that will place communities at the centre of efforts to manage deer on publicly owned land. has been unveiled by a partnership of eleven leading deer management stakeholders.
Award-winning wildlife photographer Jules Cox online deer photography masterclass where he will share his knowledge, tips and tricks for photographing deer.
The British Deer Society regularly receives queries about white deer and how rare they might be.
Operation Wingspan: A police Scotland initiative to detect and deter wildlife crime.
Watching deer exhibit natural behaviour in the wild is a wonderful and rewarding experience. However, it is important to remember that they are wild animals and not pets.
We are concerned by the repeated use of the term ‘pest’ in reference to deer. It is an unacceptable and insensitive term to describe iconic mammals which demand intelligent and humane management.
Many stalkers who shoot higher numbers of deer and rely on an outlet for carcases have just three months to source and test a viable lead-free alternative,
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Support us and our work by making a donation or bequest to the Society
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Registered as a charity in England and Wales 1069663 and Scotland SCO37817
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The British Deer Society
The Walled Garden
Burgate Manor
Fordingbridge
Hampshire SP6 1EF
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