And just to add to post #2’s reference to a site-specific population census, don’t overlook what can only be described as the ‘indeterminable’ if the land in question is poorly fenced and fallow are involved.
I spent a considerable amount of time & effort producing my DMP which included many photographs of deer paths and crossing points etc. This in addition to counting deer. Determining a cull plan for the roe was a relatively easy proposition and based on my desire not to eradicate them. When it came to the fallow and after much deliberation, I was compelled to conclude that without deer fencing throughout the estate and/or full cooperation from all adjoining landowners in deer management on their land, a policy of “shoot on sight” was justified and necessary. In short, arriving at a cull figure for fallow was not possible as long as the herds were at liberty to enjoy thier nomadic lifestyle!
K
