Deer Archives - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

Deer stalking schemes return

The deer stalking schemes in Arran and Hampshire are back and bookings are open now.

ATV’s may be quicker at getting deer off the hill, but there is still a place for the Highland pony as a key resource for stalkers.

BASC deer officer Audrey Watson offers some valuable advice for all stalkers on the importance of controlling female deer.

A bold new vision for a community integrated approach to deer management in Scotland will offer more opportunities for trained recreational stalkers.

A new survey by the Lowland Deer Network Scotland, supported by BASC, has revealed the stark impact of the pandemic on deer culls in Scotland.

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.

In the spirit of #InvasiveSpeciesWeek we’ve created an invasive species menu. Check out some new Taste of Game recipes.

Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.

BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.