THE BDS CENTRAL SCOTLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Central Scotland branch including events, contacts, and news.
Branch Area and committee
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chairman | Euan Mowatt | chaircentralscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Vice-Chair | John Bruce | |
| Secretary | Daniel Turner | centralscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer | Josh Dixon |
Committee Members:
Alastair Harbison, James McLintock, Andrew Souter, Hamish Marsden, Mike Onslow, Iain Semple, Craig Brown, Tim Baynes.
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| DD | Dundee |
| FK | Falkirk |
| G | Glasgow |
| KY | Kirkcaldy |
| PH1 – PH18 | Perth |
events
Date
Event
Sunday 17th March 2024
Balmanno Farm Range Day
Sunday 24 March 2024
Branch AGM
See the news section below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Range Day
The next branch range day will be held as follows:
Date: Sunday 17th March 2024
Location: Balmanno Farm, Bridge of Earn, Perth PH2 9HG
Time: Starting at 10 am.
Range day plus bring and buy sale of stalking equipment.
The branch has a quantity of stalking equipment donated by a member for sale, please feel free to bring any extra stalking and/or shooting kit for sale or swap on the day.
An indication of attendance would be helpful. Contact: centralscotland@bds.org.uk, if you have any questions.
Branch AGM
The BDS Central Scotland Branch AGM will be held as follows!
Date: Sunday 24 March 2024.
Location: Royal George Hotel, Tay Street, Perth, PH1 5LD
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Stay in touch
If your contact information has changed please make sure to let us know. To update your details simply email membership@bds.org.uk or call 01425 655434.
latest news
BDS Launches First Drone Survey Thanks to Supportive Members
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking moment for the BDS community: the successful launch of our first drone survey funded by last year’s award-winning Big Give campaign. This achievement has been made possible through the unwavering support and contributions of our dedicated members and supporters.
Responsible Deer Management Clear Up
This article stresses responsible deer management, especially in disposing of deer carcasses after incidents like Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and humane dispatch. It highlights the need to ensure public safety and sensitivity by properly handling carcasses and following best practices.
Ask BDS: Does the BDS Investigate Wildlife Crimes?
Discover how the British Deer Society addresses wildlife crimes, offering guidance to concerned individuals and collaborating with authorities. Explore their role, limitations, and the importance of collective action in protecting our wild deer.
