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Scottish Government Ends Female Deer Culling Season

1/29/2025

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In a significant move, the Scottish Government has opted against extending the female deer culling season, heeding the concerns of the Scottish Gamekeepers Association and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation. This decision spares heavily pregnant deer from distressing culls, affirming that current levels are adequate for managing deer populations sustainably.

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Story summary

In a significant move, the Scottish Government has opted against extending the female deer culling season, heeding the concerns of the Scottish Gamekeepers Association and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation. This decision spares heavily pregnant deer from distressing culls, affirming that current levels are adequate for managing deer populations sustainably.