Deer act UK 1991 was introduced to regularise and protect deer in the UK, shooting seasons and all species are covered in the act as amended. Detailed in the act are specific dates and sex when deer can be shot, the calibre and muzzle energy require for the legal taking of deer.

The link below is the act in full, consultation of this is advised before the you undertake the shooting of deer for your guidance and protection of the species.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/54/contents