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Yes, Thanks Tahr. I can appreciate that these factors are things that can contributed to the current numbers not being in line with what they should be, but my point is (and I am assuming this as I...

So why has nothing been done over the last 25 years to keep the population at the desired 10,000? Once again I would suggest lack of management.

I totally agree with having a management plan which reflects the wants/needs of all "stake holders". All of NZs game animals should be managed to some degree.
But a management plan that is not...

I like that one because it may well be the case now too.

How did the population manage to get 3.5x greater than the management plan recommends if they are being "managed"?