Red Deer slaughter is not the answer

KERRY Deer Society is perturbed by the current negative attitudes to the alleged overpopulation of the Red Deer herd.

These animals are a protected species and deserve professional management by a properly established authority.

However, Ireland does not have such an authority, and there are habitats of Red Deer from Donegal to Kerry and in the Wicklow area. Increasing numbers of Red Deer have led to rampant invasion of farms and public lands in search of food.