Thread: Latest NZ Hunter Mag

Originally Posted by Rees

yearling , spring to mind if one is to be so ethical.
not old enough to breed... an saves a 'trophy' velvet from being eaten over summer, etc ?

In an improving herd the younger deer ought to have the highest genetic merit. Truth is though in our high population public land areas the best improvement that can be made is through shooting as many deer as possible so that everything gets fed better. Hinds by preference, but currently with fawns at foot rolling stags will certainly help.