Wild deer population boom has some in England promoting venison to consumers

FILE - Deer rut in Bushy Park south west London , Oct. 18, 2024. FILE - A butcher works on a shoulder of venison at Ben Rigby's venison meat facility in Mundon, England, Oct. 31, 2024.

In the half-light of dusk, Martin Edwards surveys the shadows of the ancient woodland from a high seat and waits. He sits still, watching with his thermal camera.