Deer
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…
Deer
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.
BASC Scotland
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.
Conservation
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
BASC Northern Ireland
BASC NI runs range day for deer stalkers
BASC members in Northern Ireland are being invited to hone their shooting techniques and view the latest range of equipment at a rifle range day on Saturday 18 April