The red deer is found only in four protected areas (Lagodekhi Protected Areas, Gardabani Managed Reserve and Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Tusheti protected areas), as completely isolated populations. At present, nevertheless, there is a positive trend of a slight increase in the deer population in Lagodekhi Protected Areas and Boijomi-Kharagauli National Park. The total population size is believed to be about 500-578.