Deer Management Unit Established In The Midlands

FRS Co-Op are aiming to bring the wild deer population down to a sustainable level.

A deer management unit has been introduced to the Midlands.

This action group will work to bring the wild deer population in the region down to a sustainable level.

FRS Co-Op have appointed local coordinators to oversee the operation with local hunters and hunting groups to lead dedicated Deer Management Units in hotspots areas. 

The FRS Co-Op local coordinator for the midlands DMU will interact with local farmers and landowners identify current deer related issues and to assist in deer management by engaging with local hunters.

Programme Manager the Deer Programme Michael Keegan says wild deer overpopulation has consequences:

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