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06 Sept 2025

Have your say: Should there be a red deer cull? Share your views in our poll

Road safety, risk of disease, damage to flora and a source of organic meat among the reasons being cited for culling of deer

Vigilance urged on deer season

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I am in favour of a deer cull

I am not in favour of a deer cull

A deer census should be carried out before any decision is made

An iconic feature of the Irish landscape, sightings of red deer have risen sharply in recent years here in Donegal. Road safety, damage to woodland and gardens and spread of lyme disease are among the reasons that have led to calls for a deer cull. Are you in favour of such a cull?

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