Professional, Compliant Deer Management for Estates & Forestry Organisations

Delivering structured deer management aligned with modern land stewardship, SFI documentation requirements and full lifecycle integration from initial survey through to food chain traceability.

When Informal Arrangements Are No Longer Enough

Across the UK, estates and woodland managers are operating under increasing scrutiny. Deer population pressure, habitat damage, public sensitivity and evolving grant frameworks require more than informal arrangements.

Modern estate management demands structure, documentation and accountability.

Dixon Deer Management provides a professional, compliant service designed for estates that require clear reporting, responsible execution and measurable outcomes.

A Structured & Documented Management Process

Our approach follows a clear, accountable framework:

• Initial Survey & Thermal Drone Assessment – Accurate population insight and density mapping.
• Structured Deer Management Plans – Tailored programmes aligned to estate objectives.
• Discreet, Compliant Culling – Professional execution in sensitive or publicly visible environments.
• SFI-Aligned Documentation & Cull Records – Supporting WS1 and WS3 frameworks with a clear audit trail.
• Full Food Chain Integration & Traceability – All deer processed responsibly into the local food chain with 5-Star Food Hygiene standards.

This is deer management done properly — planned, recorded and accountable.

Professional Standards & Compliance

Dixon Deer Management operates to recognised industry standards and carries £10 million Public Liability and Employer’s Liability Insurance.

Our work includes structured collaboration on sensitive heritage sites, advanced deer management qualifications and ongoing professional development.

We are licensed, insured and fully compliant with all relevant legislation, including authorised night shooting permissions where appropriate.

North East Based. Operating Nationally by Arrangement.

While primarily serving estates and forestry organisations across Northumberland and the North East, we are structured to operate nationally for appropriate contracts.

Training & Qualification Delivery

Alongside estate management services, we deliver structured deer management training and formal assessments including Pre-DSC preparation and Lantra PDS assessments.

Our training reflects the same standards of professionalism and compliance that underpin our contract work.

Guided Roe Stalking

We offer guided Roe stalking across 14,000 acres of managed ground in Northumberland. Availability is limited and enquiries are handled directly.