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Committee claim to have “legal duty” to control deer numbers as cull plans are criticised

The funding is designed to help new and existing deer farmers.
The funding is designed to help new and existing deer farmers.

A deer cull in Aberdeen will take place – but only after all options short of killing have been explored and a proper count conducted.

Councillors yesterday debated the controversial killing plan after local animal rights campaigners accused the local authority as being “cull crazy”.

But infrastructure committee chair Neil Cooney stressed the council had a “legal duty” to keep deer numbers manageable.

New figures show that at least 61 of the animals died after being hit by vehicles in the city over the past 12 months.

The report to the committee read: “Only trained personnel using acceptable methods and equipment will be employed.

“Killing should be avoided where appropriate alternative methods are available.

“Shooting on council land will be allowed only within the context of species control and the use of lead gunshot is to be discouraged.”

Mr Cooney said: “There will be no management until a population survey is completed – we must look at the issue of population densities.

“There is currently a big problem with traffic accidents involving deer on the A90 and South Deeside Road.

“Any other practical non-lethal measures will be looked at. Part of the management plan will be to review and update deer awareness signs as part of an essential awareness plan.

“I would love to see a healthy roe deer population in good physical condition, and that will happen if the numbers are in balance with the habitat. Deer welfare – which includes condition, weight and size – is an important condition, as it public safety.”