Thread: Hawkes Bay Today wild deer article

Originally Posted by Davo

I agree Barry, numbers get reduced and hunters get a piece of the action too. Sadly not unfortunately

It’s not that simple


Who ensures the “hunters” are……….

responsible enough to be on private property
Culling animals properly and ethically
Protecting farm stock from harm
Protecting other farm/ neighbour assets
Protecting intellectual property
Insured against accidents and damages
Carrying out specific instructions
Persistent enough to actually cull every animal required
Culling within the required timeframe
Operating in a covert way
Maintaining confidentiality about property and operation locations
100% reliable and consistent in ALL weather conditions and hours of the clock

You quickly realise it’s hard work, that requires payment for services, services that require professionalism

Anyone doing this for a job good on you, well done, if your not - there’s a steep learning curve of which no farmer needs to suffer the collateral consequences