Land and Deer Management

🦌 Deer Management: Balancing Tradition and Modern Mandates

Effective deer management in Scotland requires a careful balance between preserving traditional land stewardship and adhering to evolving ecological and legislative mandates. While new regulations increasingly focus on specific deer density targets to protect sensitive habitats and commercial forestry, Stag Infrastructure recognises that many estates prefer a more measured approach that respects the sporting and heritage value of the deer population. Our service is designed to bridge this gap, offering comprehensive strategies that ensure population health, optimise venison yield, and support traditional management methods while fulfilling your conservation and legal obligations.

 

🌳 Sustained Health and Forest Protection

Protecting key land assets, particularly commercial and regenerating woodlands, remains paramount in effective deer management. High deer populations compromise successful forest management by preventing natural tree regeneration and damaging young saplings. Stag Infrastructure provides tailored solutions that include targeted interventions to relieve browsing pressure in critical areas, helping to achieve sustainable forest management goals and enhance the natural environment. We work with you to implement strategic fencing and management zones that allow regeneration to thrive while maintaining a healthy, visible deer presence across the wider estate.

 

🎯 Highly Skilled and Equipped for Precision Interventions

To support your specific management strategy—whether focused on maximum population reduction or precise herd maintenance—Stag Infrastructure deploys a highly specialised and professional team. We utilise a highly skilled team of contract shooters with deep knowledge of local ecology and ethical management practices. Furthermore, we leverage thermal drone technology to accurately census and monitor deer populations across large, complex terrains. This combination of expert personnel and cutting-edge technology ensures that all population interventions are conducted with maximum precision, efficiency, and safety, supporting the long-term sustainability and goals of your estate.