19 October 2020
Snapshot Survey of 34 Scottish stalking businesses shows over £1.1 million loss on the basis of cancellations so far
Scotland’s upland deer stalking sector delivers an annual deer cull to secure the health of the deer herd, to keep deer numbers in balance with their habitat, to limit damage to the environment and reduce deer vehicle collision numbers, and to promote carbon storage among other benefits.
The sector is a major player in respect of rural tourism, in a normal year generating vital revenue for remote rural areas through sporting lets to visiting stalkers from Europe and North America, providing accommodation, generating income ‘downstream’ for shops, hotels, B & B and self-catering businesses, and securing rural employment.
A recent 'snapshot' survey undertaken by the Association of Deer Management Groups (ADMG) demonstrates the scale to which that contribution is being challenged by restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and holiday accommodation use with 29 out of 34 businesses (85%) reporting losses to date and forecast in the region of £1.1 million.
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Survey Report
ADMG Chairman's letter to Scottish Government Ministers, 15 October 2020
Stalking and country sports in Scotland
This document has been updated following further restrictions on accommodation businesses due to COVID-19. This is a joint publication with BASC Scotland, SCA, SL&E, SCSTG, SGA and SACS. Please read carefully as these changes may affect you.
A framework for appropriate COVID-19 precautions for country sports in Scotland
ADMG Autumn Meeting - save the date
The ADMG Autumn Meeting, which would usually be held in Inverness, is now taking place online (Zoom) on Wednesday 18 November 10.00 - 11.30. More details and the meeting agenda to follow.
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