DEER Q&A
What is the Scottish Government seeking to achieve in this section?
The Scottish Government wishes to ensure there is an effective legislative framework in place for management of wild deer in Scotland. It wishes to develop a system that delivers public benefits in environmental management as well as a robust recreational stalking and venison industry; has arrangements in place to deal with urban deer; and ensures the highest standards of deer welfare.
This section seeks views on how the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 might be modernised to achieve these objectives. The Deer Commission for Scotland submitted proposals for reform to Ministers in January 2009. This advice can be accessed at:
Deer Commission for Scotland proposals
What policy issues does this section of the consultation cover?
The main issues on which views are sought are:
· a duty to manage deer in the public interest
· voluntary and statutory deer management structures
· the skills and competence of those involved in shooting deer
· close seasons
· authorisations in relation to night shooting, driving deer with vehicles and owner-occupier exemptions
· the collection of data about deer management
Where can I access this section of the consultation document?
Deer section of the consultation document