Deer, Chamois, Tahr (Thar) and Pigs - Managed As Pests Or Valued As a Hunting Resource?
As part of a Confidence and Supply Agreement between United Future and the Labour led government it was agreed that United Future could participate in the development of a nationwide pest reduction strategy. A five member panel has released a discussion paper and online questionnaire (http://www.gameanimalpanel.org.nz/) and is currently seeking submissions from the public by the 6 NOVEMBER 2007 on how we should manage deer, chamois, tahr (thar) and wild pigs in New Zealand. NZPCN is urging its members to fill in this online questionaire, especially as Forest and Bird has already contended that the panel has a clear bias in favour of “managing” rather than controlling these animals.Posted: 10/10/2007