Getty Images Roe deer are among the four species of deer ... The deer shooting season for hinds - female deer - runs from late October to February. FLS said culling out-of-season in September ...

Planned changes to when deer can be shot as part of efforts to protect habitats have been scrapped.

Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie has decided against recommendations to extend the season for culling female deer.

Members of the rural community said the proposals to change the female deer cull season presented animal welfare issues and ...