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BASC launches new deer stalking scheme in Lancashire
BASC has added to its portfolio of deer stalking opportunities for members with the opening of a new scheme in Lancashire.
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Important information for deer managers in Scotland
The first of three legislative changes in Scotland, the removal of the male close season, comes into force on 21 October 2023.
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Watch BASC on BBC Landward
Don’t miss BASC on BBC Landward this week, which includes a feature on our new community integrated deer management vision for Scotland.
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Newborn deer: ‘if you see me, leave me be’
BASC and the British Deer Society have launched a campaign on the importance of giving pregnant deer and their newborns space at this time of year.
Press release
“If you see me – Leave me be”
A joint campaign is underway to educate members of the public into giving pregnant deer and their young plenty of space when out enjoying the countryside. Every year fit and healthy newborn deer are taken to rescue centres unnecessarily by people believing that they require assistance. Newborn deer that are Read more…
- Features
Of Deer and Dog’s Mercury
BASC deer officer Audrey Watson discusses how identifying woodland plant species and assessing damage can help you to carry out successful deer impact assessments.
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Welfare of deer threatened by Scottish government measures
BASC has described the Scottish government’s response to the deer working group report as a ‘grave concern’ for deer welfare.
BASC Northern Ireland
BASC members needed in Northern Ireland bTB deer survey
AFBI has invited all BASC members and deer stalkers in Northern Ireland to take part in this groundbreaking survey.
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BASC publishes new deer stalking infographic
A new infographic highlighting key facts about deer populations and deer stalking in the UK has been published by BASC
