Thread: Kaimanawa Deer Management

Originally Posted by XR500

Having just come out of that area a couple of days ago, I see its far far easier for DoC to restrict public access to useful access points (the previously safe out-of-sight-of-the-public on SH1 carpark at the southern Kaimanawa access route has sprouted all sorts of anti tank traps and hidden number plate cameras) and the continuing restriction on helo landing in the (yes, remote) RHA...then go and throw money at a helo company to shoot the ensuing higher number of deer found there. Would be funny if it weren't so farcical.

Concerns around use of motorbikes etc. on the access corridor behind the changes there, I understand?