deer

Steer clear of baby deer! 

A joint campaign is underway to inform members of the public about the need to give both pregnant or nursing deer and their young plenty of space when out enjoying the countryside.

Over the coming weeks, from mid-May to July, people may discover newly-born deer hidden in the grass or undergrowth and might mistakenly assume that they have been abandoned Please do not touch, disturb or...

RSPCA and fire services rescue deer caught in netting near Dartmoor Zoo

The RSPCA and fire services rescued a wild deer which was stuck in electrical fencing near Dartmoor Zoo in Devon on Saturday 10 October.

Inspector Becky Wadey and Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Simon Kite along with the Camelshead technical rescue team from Devon and Cornwall Fire Service attended to help rescue the poor deer.

Inspector Beccy Wadey said: “The deer had become...

Deer targeted in heartless attack

Members of the public are being asked to report any suspicious behaviour in the Crownhill and Estover areas after the deaths of several deer.

Four dead deer have been found by the Council’s farm apprentices in Bircham Valley woods in the last four weeks. The grim discoveries have been reported to local Wildlife Crime Officer as it is suspected that they have been killed deliberately...

Man released on bail after deer injured in "crossbow attack"

Devon & Cornwall Police have arrested a 25-year-old man after reports that a wild deer was shot in the head with a crossbow.

The man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and has been bailed until 7 February 2014.

The man who was bailed from Charles Cross police station is helping police with their enquiries.

The...