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From Local Action to National Impact: Reducing Deer Suffering After Road Collisions

After 15 years of dedicated work by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC), together with essential support from Dorothy Ireland, Tony Lowry, and numerous volunteers from The British Deer Society (BDS) plus expert deer managers in Hampshire and surrounding counties, we are delighted to see the HIOWC Humane Animal Dispatch (HAD) volunteer scheme poised for a national rollout.

Dedicated HAD Volunteers There for Deer in Dire Need

What is a HAD volunteer? A dedicated, private individual who is prepared to go out of their way, very much at any time of the day or night, to attend to a deer, or to any other animal in dire need, at the roadside or elsewhere.

Ask BDS – Deer on the roads

The month of May is a peak time for deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) and the highest risks occur around sunrise, or from sunset until midnight. However, deer can be encountered on our roads throughout the year and at any time of day – if you see one always drive with added caution as there may be others.

Webinar: Deer on the Roads

View our recent webinar exploring the topic of deer on our roads with updates on the current situation and how to stay safe.

Please Send Us Your Deer-Vehicle Collision Reports

We urge everyone if you are aware of a DVC to please report it to BDS either using our Deer App or by emailing info@bds.org.uk with the location and deer species if known.

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From Local Action to National Impact: Reducing Deer Suffering After Road Collisions

Dedicated HAD Volunteers There for Deer in Dire Need

Ask BDS – Deer on the roads

Webinar: Deer on the Roads

Please Send Us Your Deer-Vehicle Collision Reports

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