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A lone deer in Wollaton Park - there are many more throughout the county

A countywide deer survey has been launched to try to chart the deer population in Nottinghamshire.

For the next 12 months
deer enthusiast Dennis Ashcroft wants the public to help him by taking on the role of deer spotters [Deer spotting form].

Deer are part and parcel of Nottinghamshire history,
especially in connection with Sherwood Forest and the legendary Robin Hood.

Deer are even depicted on the city of Nottingham’s coat of arms.

Notts very own deer hunter - Dennis Ashcroft

Nowadays, when the people of Notts think of deer they think of Wollaton Park's captive deer.

These deer are reputed to be direct descendants from the original deer of Sherwood Forest, where there used to be abundant numbers.

It's thought there are still large numbers of the animals in the county, although the breeds of deer may well have increased.

If you want to help Dennis Ashcroft by going deer spotting remember to take our ready made deer spotters form.

Just so you know what you're looking for you might want our handy deep spotters guide.