Deer population models

We’ve created simple tools to help you deliver the required population on your land over a specified time frame.

Being able to manipulate deer populations is essential, regardless of your deer management objectives.

A new (April 2025) population modelling tool has been developed to help deer managers with their cull planning. Its use in cull planning will help land managers achieve and maintain sustainable deer populations. 

Deer population modelling tool. 

Monitoring progress

To help reach your objectives, you should:

  • carry out regular deer counting exercises
  • monitor progress towards meeting your cull targets
  • assess the condition of vegetation

View Best Practice guidance on deer population models.

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