(Photo: Peter Tremain, supplied by Centre for Invasive Species Solutions)
October 14, 2022
The State Government has released a new strategy to deal with the impacts of growing feral deer populations.
The “Feral Deer Management Strategy 2022-27” aims to provide a co-ordinated approach to control feral deer in Queensland.
“Local councils and landholders can now more effectively manage this growing problem through a combination of research, partnerships, planning and collaboration, improved understanding of impacts, practical knowledge and appropriate control methods,” Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said.
The strategy has been developed following public consultations earlier this year.
“Feedback from more than 400 responses received during the consultation period was instrumental in finalising the strategy to strike the right balance,” Minister Furner said.
“Important revisions to the draft include the outlining of animal welfare requirements through the Codes of Practice adopted under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and recognising the role of recreational hunters.
“The strategy acknowledges that different stakeholders have different viewpoints and I thank everyone who contributed to developing this new approach to controlling feral deer.”
- External link: Download the new Feral Deer Management Strategy (1.6MB PDF)
- Related article: Have Your Say On Deer
