Thread: The state of pest populations in NZ

Rabbits and pigs seem down around here. Many areas that were full of pigs there are hardly any now. i have no doubt 1080 was used to control larger game around alot of areas here than possums etc.
Deer are in good numbers in some areas, esp close to farms. roads rtc in DOC and private land the numbers are high.
But further back in the bush they down in DOC in areas i hunt. Lots of hunters about, but many like the easy way. private blocks, spotlighting, drive hunting forestry etc.
Not so much doing the hard yards hence animals to be found for the guy that wants to do some effort.
I hunt for meat so do my part and shoot whats there