Managing deer
Wild deer are an important asset for Scotland. They contribute to the rural economy, are integral to our biodiversity and are enjoyed by people from all walks of life. To continue to manage our deer for our land and people, land managers and public bodies developed Scotland's Wild Deer: A National Approach (WDNA). This directs our whole approach to managing deer.
Managing Scotland's deer: our new role sets out the actions which we propose to take in exercising our new deer remit and continuing the work of the Deer Commission for Scotland.
Sustainable deer management project
Sustainable management of wild deer is at the heart of all good deer management planning, decisions and practices.
Wild deer welfare
Safeguarding wild deer welfare is central to responsible deer management, ensuring deer don't suffer at an individual or population level.
Managing designated sites
Find out how grazing is being managed on Scotland's sites of European importance.
Scotland's Wild Deer: A National Approach
Scotland's Wild Deer: A National Approach is being developed by land managers and public bodies to guide actions on the ground and inform strategic thinking.
Code of deer management
The Code of Practice on Deer Management has been approved by the Scottish Parliament and comes into effect as of 1st January 2012
Enjoying deer
We can enjoy deer as part of our landscape and as a delicious, healthy and nutritious food.
Sustainable deer management
Sustainable management of wild deer is at the heart of all good deer management planning, decisions and practices.
Related Links
Deer licensing
Find information on when you need an authorisation to cull deer and statutory returns.
Managing Scotland's deer: our new role
sets out the actions which we propose to take in exercising our new deer remit and continuing the work of the Deer Commission for Scotland.
Archive of DCS Board papers
View archive listing of former Deer Commission for Scotland (DCS) Board papers.