About this episode
Ian Bell discusses deer management and training concerns at The Stalking Show.
Recorded at The Stalking Show, this episode features BASC’s chief executive, Ian Bell, discussing DEFRA’s England Deer Impact Policy Statement. While there is broad support for improving deer management, Ian raises concerns about potential barriers, particularly around proposed mandatory training. We also explore the future of deer management, including BASC’s new flexible DSC1 online course designed to widen access to training, and the urgent need to bring through the next generation, as the...
People in this episode
Guest: Ian Bell
Topics covered
- deer management
- training
- wildlife policy
- youth engagement
- online courses
Keywords
- deer management
- DEFRA
- BASC
- training
- DSC1 online course
- youth engagement
- England Deer Impact Policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DEFRA
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