Introduction from the British Deer Society

[Jagdmatch]

Cut the negativity. What happened in the past can stay in the past.

I think he is entitled to an opinion as much as you are! I am a member but I think the time has come for a spring clean!

 

[sikamalc]

Ok BDS as we all know is a charity. Not an easy business running one. I know I was the Director/Curator of one.
We have encouraged organisations such as BASC and BDS to join the site, and welcome them.
If you have an Issue with any organisation then you should contact them direct.
It's impossible to keep everyone happy with any organisation, that includes members of this site.

 

[Matt T]

Welcome

 

[sikamalc]

I think he is entitled to an opinion as much as you are! I am a member but I think the time has come for a spring clean!

Then contact them direct, not through this site.

 

[webley701]

Cut the negativity. What happened in the past can stay in the past.

In that case I can only hope the BDS has seen the error of their ‘past‘ ways.

 

[Zephyrjim]

Glad to have BDS on board. The more input we have the better for overall understanding and knowledge sharing. Speaking from experience the training was very well run, fun and informative.

 

[Rookandrabbit]

I think it’s a good thing that shooting organisations are joining forums and taking an interest in grassroots shooting and stalking. This forum has not only been a huge resource for detailed information on stalking but also the input that members have With views and experience.
The idea that Shooting Organisations and Charities will reach out to us shooters can only be a positive step!
Welcome from me!

 

[marineboy]

Welcome aboard it's a long time overdue. We all need one another in these uncertain days. Give as much input as you take out of this site and we will all benefit. I am a member of bds and basc (and this site) in the hope I'm doing the right thing. I just hope they will do the right thing for us with our money we pay them.
I know DS is worth every penny I pay.

 

[willie_gunn]

Welcome - it is great to have BDS on board.

 

[Spix]

This is a new account for the British Deer Society. The Society exists to educate and inspire everyone about deer in their environment.

We will mainly be using this account to promote BDS training courses and events across the UK.

Our Head Office is near Fordingbridge in Hampshire where our CEO David McAuley is based, however we have staff across the UK and branches covering all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. For more information please see www.bds.org.uk or email info@bds.org.uk

Thank you

Congratulations on taking the plunge. Although I am no longer a member the BDS email newsletter 'Deer Bytes' is still interesting and occasionally useful. Perhaps there is a sign up option for this for SD members?

The UK still lacks an effective body for real world landscape wide deer control : rising deer numbers and kerb-to-kerb roadkill are mostly what the public see. Educate and inspire simply don't cut it. Looking forward to your input.

Regards, Steve

 

[Klenchblaize]

I think it’s a good thing that shooting organisations are joining forums and taking an interest in grassroots shooting and stalking. This forum has not only been a huge resource for detailed information on stalking but also the input that members have With views and experience.
The idea that Shooting Organisations and Charities will reach out to us shooters can only be a positive step!
Welcome from me!

Point taken but don’t be surprised if The BDS point out they are NOT a Shooting organisation. It may appear to be splitting hairs but their charitable status suggests otherwise.

K

 

[User00038]

The UK still lacks an effective body for real world landscape wide deer control : rising deer numbers and kerb-to-kerb roadkill are mostly what the public see.

You're bang on - maybe it's time we set one up?

 

[baguio]

Welcome to the site.

 

[Frank Homes]

Yeah.

About that...

You're getting boring now!

 

[Stalker62]

You're getting boring now!

Could not agree more old fruit.

May I suggest the judicious use of the 'Ignore" button.

 

[VSS]

I think it’s a good thing that shooting organisations are joining forums and taking an interest in grassroots shooting and stalking. This forum has not only been a huge resource for detailed information on stalking but also the input that members have With views and experience.
The idea that Shooting Organisations and Charities will reach out to us shooters can only be a positive step!
Welcome from me!

The BDS is not a shooting organisation. And quite rightly so.

 

[The Singing Stalker]

Yeah.

About that...

I feel for you, I have the exact same issue with the euro millions and am constantly disappointed with their lack of sensitivity to my materialistic needs.

 

[wytonpjs]

Good to have you on board!

About time!

 

[Island]

Welcome aboard, I look forward to your input.

I hope everyone in your social-media department has a thick skin, they'll need it...

 

[BDS - Charity Account]

Firstly, thank you for the warm welcome into this forum.

For those who may not have heard about us we are a registered UK Charity. Our ambition is to educate and inspire everyone about deer, with a particular focus on providing education, research, and training in relation to UK wild deer. Why not consider joining us and assisting us with our in delivering our charitable aims. (Join Here)

We will primarily be using this account to provide information on our stalking and deer management training and branch events across the UK. You can find out more about our work on www.bds.org.uk.

Once again, thank you for the warm welcome and we look forward to lots of positive engagement with your members. David McAuley, CEO