A Change in the Deer Laws.

As of this morning (01/10/07) the Deer Act, 1991, has been amended. This act deals with the management and control of the deer population and the amendment that has now been introduced provides licensing provisions for deer to be taken or killed during the close season and at night as well as now extending the season for all female deer by allowing shooting until 1 April. The change in the legislation also now permits discharging of firearms or projecting of missiles from a mechanically propelled vehicle that is stationary and without the engine running and allows for .22 centre-fire rifles to be used for shooting the non-native muntjac and Chinese water deer.

The deer population has doubled in the last 25 years and these changes in the legislation should hopefully assist in the smooth management of the herds.