New deer stalking opportunities for BASC members in east of England

BASC’s new east of England stalking scheme provides members with the opportunity to stalk roe, fallow, muntjac and Chinese water deer across several locations near Newmarket.

The east of England stalking scheme offers newcomers to stalking and those with existing DSC qualifications access to accompanied or high seat outings for roe, sika and Chinese water deer, as well as muntjac. The initiative complements BASC’s three other stalking schemes in Baronscourt in Northern Ireland, Bowland in Lancashire, and Hampshire.

The scheme is run by Deer Game and Vermin Management on behalf of BASC and operates on several estates around their headquarters at Chippenham near Newmarket. 

The east of England stalking scheme is open to all BASC members and is designed to provide practical experience under expert supervision for anyone looking to improve their stalking abilities. It is ideal for newcomers to deer stalking without any qualifications, kit or experience.

The scheme is also suitable for more experienced stalkers, including those looking for the opportunity to gain the skills necessary for assessment for DSC Level 2. Approved witnessing will be available by arrangement.

BASC’s head of deer and woodland management, Martin Edwards, said: “The new east of England stalking scheme is a superb addition to our existing portfolio of deer management opportunities available to BASC members. While it offers stalking outings for those already in possession of their DSC qualifications, it is fantastic to also have the ability to introduce newcomers to stalking through the scheme.” 

More information about the east of England stalking scheme, plus BASC’s other deer management opportunities for members, are available on our stalking scheme pages here.