The final results of the Scottish Parliament election in the Highlands and Islands were announced 16 hours after the start of counting.
Emma Roddick held the constituency seat for the SNP.
The "lifeline service" will continue for another year after £1m of funding is granted.
NatureScot says it killed the deer to protect vulnerable habitats around Loch Choire Estate.
NatureScot, a government agency, said the Highland estate's owner failed to control deer numbers.