Thread: Northland deer (again)

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

I read with some horror in the news article the words Taranaki next bugger off

That is my broader concern. If it's OK for one region, why not for the next?

Originally Posted by MB

That is my broader concern. If it's OK for one region, why not for the next?

In this climate with budget cuts, I don't think we need worry too much as it took a lot of time and work to get the funding to do the Sika in Russell. This funding was approved as it was an illegal release into any area without a resident population.

I have never seen as many deer as there are in the wild now post Covid and with a major reduction in WARO, the numbers are climbing and I don't think removal is a treat, effective control without some form of intervention is, however.
While I was away during the roar 5 different blocks in the areas I hunt had culled to waste, they had not done this before Covid. One station alone culled over 400 animals.

Originally Posted by gmm

In this climate with budget cuts, I don't think we need worry too much as it took a lot of time and work to get the funding to do the Sika in Russell. This funding was approved as it was an illegal release into any area without a resident population.

I have never seen as many deer as there are in the wild now post Covid and with a major reduction in WARO, the numbers are climbing and I don't think removal is a treat, effective control without some form of intervention is, however.
While I was away during the roar 5 different blocks in the areas I hunt had culled to waste, they had not done this before Covid. One station alone culled over 400 animals.

From what I've read on the forum, I think you're right, but as someone who has to drive at least half a day to even start deer hunting on public land, you'll forgive my concern.

Originally Posted by MB

From what I've read on the forum, I think you're right, but as someone who has to drive at least half a day to even start deer hunting on public land, you'll forgive my concern.

Yep, in the same boat there with the travel. I have started to hunt the South Island a lot more as find it easier to get access and lot less hunting pressure. The issue is always the travel, just have to go for longer.

Taranakis problem is that Taranaki Regional Council have money and if TRC get involved they are driven by a lot of Dairy Farmers who are worried about TB - even though the threat is no longer there - to be watched