South West Deer Management

29/03/2026

Not a lot of sleep with the clocks going forward, but a beautiful morning to be out.

22/03/2026

14/03/2026

Early starts to keep on top of things.

10/01/2026

Deer Trivia: Mythical White Deer
White stags appear throughout mythology and many cultures. Killing a white deer was often considered very unlucky.

In Celtic myths, white deer were other-worldly messengers whose appearance could change lives, for good or bad. In Arthurian legend, the uncatchable white stag symbolises mankind’s continual quest for knowledge, a theme echoed in The Chronicles of Narnia, where the White Stag is said to grant wishes to whoever catches it.

30/11/2025

Ethical and humane management. Wild and free foraging. Never saw the inside of a transportation vehicle or an abattoir and never even heard the shot. This is how deer management should be carried out. Taking suitable animals in the right conditions in the absence of natural predators other than humans and cars!

12/11/2025

Something special about deer management at dawn. It’s a special time of the day and certainly the most beautiful here in Devon.

08/10/2025

⚠️ Graphic content: Deer killed by baler twine.
Baler twine & plastic can be deadly. Don’t burn it, collect, recycle, or switch to biodegradable alternatives.
Full prevention checklist 👉 https://bds.org.uk/2025/09/10/fix-the-hidden-hazards-preventing-deer-entrapment/

17/09/2025

Thermal drone survey. Best way to see what deer are on the ground.
And one of the ways to find an injured deer.
Contact if you need help with either.

17/09/2025

Deer Trivia: Steep Holm Muntjac
In January 1977, three male and one female muntjac were released on Steep Holm, a rugged and now uninhabited island of approximately 50 acres in the Bristol Channel. Despite the island's habitat being less than ideal, the deer managed to survive and breed.

They continue to exist in small numbers and share the island with other wildlife, including seals and seabirds. Visits to Steep Holm are possible via a restricted ferry service from Weston-super-Mare or Cardiff, but advance booking is essential.