Thread: The state of pest populations in NZ

Given the right environment deer populations can double every 3 years or so.

As Hamish says we need to shoot more hinds.

Recreational hunters have never been able to control pest numbers and likely never will. People being too lazy to get off their arses will be having a greater effect on pest populations than the new gun laws which I think will be negligible.

Originally Posted by HNTMAD

Deer have certainly increased in population since I started hunting, I know I do my bit for reducing the population but cant say the same for others......as I dont know. (I know some others do that i know of)

My opinion assuming you are talking about the Christchurch incident has not and will not change the way I hunt.

I also strongly believe we as recreational hunters can not and will not keep the population under control. Ways to help is to shoot hinds, and lots of them. Aside from that we are not going to be able to do it without help. The likes of the Thar cull etc would likely be seen across other pests.

Hamish

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Too many people want a lot of deer around when politically, environmentally and eating wise a lower number of deer but higher quality animals is much preferable all round to all parties.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Given the right environment deer populations can double every 3 years or so.

As Hamish says we need to shoot more hinds.

Recreational hunters have never been able to control pest numbers and likely never will. People being too lazy to get off their arses will be having a greater effect on pest populations than the new gun laws which I think will be negligible.

Whilst I agree, it's not from lack of effort, miles walked and general trying from my part!!!

Semi autos will probably only have an effect on goats where effective recreational shooters were doing goat control missions for fun.

Most people I know let goats walk in the hopes that a deer pops out when we should be bombing them up every chance we get.