Wild deer costing Hawke’s Bay farmers tens of thousands of dollars, study finds
A study reveals wild deer are causing extensive damage to Hawke's Bay farmland, with populations far larger than farmers realised.
Research into wild deer populations in Hawke's Bay shows significant financial losses for farmers through pasture and crop damage, as well as harm to native plantings and bush. One landowner believed he had around 50 deer on his property, but thermal imaging revealed the actual population was nearly 300.
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Wild deer costing Hawke's Bay farmers tens of thousands of dollars – study
The research reveals extensive pasture and crop losses from deer, as well as damage to native plantings and bush.
NZ Herald
Wild deer costing Hawke’s Bay farmers tens of thousands of dollars – study
One landowner thought he had 50 deer on his property – thermal imaging found nearly 300.