We have had a late cancellation on the Arran stalking scheme. There is one place available free of charge. All you will have to pay is your accomodation + travel expenses!
From 17th-21st Sept
You would have to arrive on Sunday 16th Sept.
Criteria:
BASC member
DSC 1 or equivalant.
own your own rifle.
you can either pm me or speak to Andrea(basc)
01244 573 047/059


regards
griff

That is the day I start working in London!!!

Or else I would be all over this.

Doh!!

I'm in Cyprus until Sunday otherwise I would be all over that Griff!!

Rgds,
FB

All,
it seemed like a good offer at the time ,but with the breaking news of FMD I think that the stalking on Arran will be put on hold..

Here is the latest:


Dear Stalker

Unfortunately, another Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak has been confirmed in Surrey.
We therefore ask you not to travel to the Isle of Arran until we have had further advice from FC Sctoland if deer shooting in Scotland is going to be banned.

We will get back to you immediatley when we have any updated information.

Kind regards

Andrea Green

PA/Secretary to Deer Department

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)

Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HL

Telephone 01244 573 047, Fax 01244 573 013

regards
griff

good news!!!

got the green light to go ahead with the stalking scheme, general license issued!

so anyone wanting to come hurry up, so that I can organise the paperwork.

regards
griff

griff, is the okay for the whole of Scotland?

MR,
the latast outbreak was classed as "FMD 3",But once it was confirmed that it was the same strain as from the last two it could only be classed as "FMD 1".
With that ALL existing licenses that were granted were still applicable..
There is however one restriction,all carcasses must be transported in a drip proof tray..


regards
griff

griff, many thanks for the update. That is good news. I am leaving for Scotland tomorrow to stalk hill stags in the highlands.

Griff,
Did anyone take up the offer of free stalking?

PG,
no one unfortunately!!
Will be drawing up a list of people who at very short notice could possibly attend for future cancellations..
anyone interested should PM me.
I have limited access at the moment so please be patient for a response.

regrds
griff

Griff,Hows the stalking going up there on Arran? Many big boys been shot yet? Should have a shooting mat for you by the time I get there as the last one went missing in the post.