For as long as man and fox have lived together there has been conflict between the two. It all started, no doubt, when early man trapped and killed the fox, along with other animals, to provide pelts for clothing. As…
management
Hen harrier disappearances linked to grouse moor management
Fears that England’s most endangered breeding bird of prey is on the verge of extinction have been renewed as a fourth hen harrier has disappeared from a nest in the Pennines
DSC 20,000
Some 20,000 people have now passed the Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1, examining body DMQ has announced.
Venison for the masses: newly-funded supply chain in East of England
The Forestry Commission has established The Wild Venison Project to tackle growing deer population; harvests provide economic boost and tasty alternative.
Tagged with: 2014, countryside, deer, deer management, deer population, East of England, forest welfare, funding, landowners, local communities, management, The Forestry Commission, The Wild Venison Project, uk, venison
Posted in News
Posted in News
BDS signs up 1,000-acre estate for DSC2
The British Deer Society has unveiled a new initiative to help DSC2 candidates complete the part of the examination that requires them to perform three culls
Feeding time
Highland stalker Davy Thomas stresses the importance of proper wildlife management, concentrating on the benefits of feeding deer
Peaks plan for shooting
Sustainable field sports should play a part in the Peak District, according to a new five-year plan laid out by local farmers, business people, environmentalists and community leaders.
Cultured trophy
Professional stalker Paul Childerley promotes the trophy management of muntjac and supports this alien invader as an asset rather than a pest species
Cull planning
Respected stalker Mark Brackstone shares his methods of cull evaluation and his unique system of data recording when managing the roe in his area of Wiltshire
ADMG welcomes Mar Lodge findings
The Association of Deer Management Groups has expressed its approval of the Mar Lodge independent review panel’s report, published 18 November.
