Deer management units are aiming to control Ireland’s deer population.

FRS Co-Op, based in Co. Tipperary, have recently appointed local coordinators to lead 15 new Deer Management Units (DMUs) across the country, specifically targeting areas known as wild deer hotspots.

FRS Co-Op was awarded the contract earlier this year to bring these recommendations to life, focusing on establishing these units in key areas and appointing local coordinators.

These DMUs are a direct result of recommendations from the Deer Management Strategy Group’s final report, published in December 2023.

The deer management programme is being managed by Michael Keegan of FRS Co-Op.