We are the experts in deer control and have many years experience in controlling problem deer populations on private and goverment land. There are four main deer species found in Victoria. They are all introduced species and as such do not require special permits or permission to control with the exception of Hog Deer.

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  SAMBAR DEER - Rusa unicolor

  Sambar Deer were first released in Victoria in the early 1860's. They are a highly adaptive, extremely elusive and robust breed of deer that are for the most part solitary, and as such their populations have exploded throughout Victoria since their release. They can now been found in most woodland, bush and farm fringe areas across the entire state. Sambar Deer feed mainly at night and can cause damage to crops, fences and gardens through feeding, as well as competition for grazing with livestock, significant environmental damage to trees and waterways through "rubbing" and "wallowing" and traffic accidents. Sambar deer can be hard to control without experienced and skilled shooters as their feeding and bedding patterns can be difficult to exploit. For a property with a Sambar Deer problem we will typically use trail cameras to record the population density, feeding patterns and regularity, then use the information gathered to put together a viable assessment of the property and a culling plan. This initial assessment is 'no charge and obligation free'.

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  FALLOW DEER - Dama dama

  Fallow Deer are a herd animal, meaning the are normally found in small to large population groups. They were first released in Victoria around 1830 and have established solid population bases near farmland in many locations around the state. There are also many domestic populations of Fallow deer that have escaped enclosures or been illegally released that have added to population numbers. Fallow Deer feed mainly at night and can cause damage to crops, fences and gardens through feeding, as well as competition for grazing with livestock, significant environmental damage to trees and waterways through "rubbing" and "wallowing" and traffic accidents. They are normally regular in their movements and as such are easier to control than more solitary deer such as Sambar, however experienced shooters are required to help form solid control plans based on population density and movements. For a property with a Fallow Deer problem we will typically use trail cameras to record the population density, feeding patterns and regularity, then use the information gathered to put together a viable assessment of the property and a culling plan. This initial assessment is 'no charge and obligation free'.

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  RED DEER - Cervus elaphus

  Red Deer are a herd animal with similar patterns to Fallow Deer. They were first released in Australia in 1860 and have developed strong population bases in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. There are also many domestic populations of Red Deer that have escaped enclosures or been illegally released that have added to population numbers. Red Deer feed mainly at night and can cause damage to crops, fences and gardens through feeding, as well as competition for grazing with livestock, significant environmental damage to trees and waterways through "rubbing" and "wallowing" and traffic accidents. They are normally regular in their movements and as such are easier to control than more solitary deer such as Sambar, however experienced shooters are required to help form solid control plans based on population density and movements. For a property with a Red Deer problem we will typically use trail cameras to record the population density, feeding patterns and regularity, then use the information gathered to put together a viable assessment of the property and a culling plan. This initial assessment is 'no charge and obligation free'.

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  HOG DEER - Hyelaphus porcinus

  Hog Deer are normally found in Coastal Tea Tree Swamp Areas and are not often a problem for land owners because of the habitat they prefer. Hog Deer are protected under the Wildlife Act and as such an Authority To Control Wildlife permit must be acquired before and control can take place. If you do have a problem with Hog Deer we can apply for an ATCW permit on your behalf and control can place using standard methods when/if the permit is approved.

• OTHER DEER

  Other Deer species such as Chital (Axis axis) or Rusa (Rusa timorensis) are not as prevalent but may also be a problem in Victoria. We can asses this on a case by case basis.

  Our normal control method for deer is shooting during early evening or morning and/or after dark using highly skilled shooters, high powered rifles with Night Vision and Thermal Imaging Equipment. We find this to be the most effective and ethical method of deer control. Because the use of high powered rifles is required (for legal and ethical reasons) the property size and location will have an impact on our assessment plan. If the property is under 10 acres or in a 'populous area' we may need to arrange for a 'Populous Place Permit' through the local District Firearms Office. If a 'Populous Place Permit' is submitted and rejected and therefore we cannot complete the control project on your property there will be no charge for assessment and administrative work.