Pastures Past: 1930s calls to protect native forests from deer
During the same period, several parties in the South Island were actively engaged in shooting wild deer in…
Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer and possums outpacing control efforts – survey
However, two-thirds of those surveyed reported that pest numbers had increased over the past five years, up from…
Why is there a ‘plague’ of feral deer on Hawke’s Bay farms? Garth Eyles
It is all to do with regulations, as DoC explains: The Wild Animal Control Act 1977 is the…
Deer on rock shelf near Wollongong pool highlights urban pest problem
It was a regular a sunny winter morning on Wollongong’s Blue Mile as people walked their dogs, swam…
Wild deer costing Hawke’s Bay farmers tens of thousands of dollars – study
“Once deer numbers grow from 50 to 100 and more, the economic damage gets significant, more so if…
Wild deer spreading onto farms and near urban areas, hunter warns
It said deer were stripping younger trees and plants sheltered under the canopy of older trees and recommended…
Chernobyl’s Wildlife Cameras Reveal How War Affects Wild Animals
The radioactive region around Chernobyl, Ukraine, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in human history, has become…
National Sustainability Showcase: Southland’s Michelle and Tony Roberts receive Gordon Stephenson Trophy
Head judge Karen Williams said the couple embodied everything the national ambassador role represented. “They chased a dream,…
Video shows officer catching fawn that got trapped behind fence
November November 1981 0930. Nathan, you’re the man. 22, same date of birth. I had them. Busted his…
Farmers say new rules for feral deer hunting in Tasmania are a ‘missed opportunity’
The Tasmanian government is loosening rules for shooting deer as their numbers continue to soar, but both farmers…
Bay of Plenty hunters turn pest deer into 94000 meals for struggling families
This equates to 94,000 servings a year for families in need. The group’s work was recognised at the…
Elk sighting in SA’s south-east raises questions about deer farm escapes
A South Australian landholder’s surprise sighting of elk on her property has sparked fresh concerns that escapes from…