From time to time Mandalong residents report illegal deer shooting taking place on and near their properties.
Whilst deer are classified as a game animal and some land owners want to reduce the deer numbers on their properties, it is imperative people’s safety, and that of their animals, is safeguarded.
There are many rules governing deer shooting, but the important facts for local residents to remember are:
- No deer shooter, whether professional or recreational can shoot on, or onto, private property without the landholder’s written permission.
- Shooters need to hold a Firearms Licence and a Restricted Hunting Licence to hunt deer on private and public property.
Property owners who wish to engage deer hunters to shoot on their land, should:
- Engage reputable, experienced, licensed hunters.
- Ensure the hunters know the boundaries of the area they are permitted to shoot in.
- Ensure bullets do not enter neighbouring properties.
- As a courtesy, advise residents in neighbouring properties when the shooters will be doing the cull.
- Local Police have asked that they be contacted immediately should an incident of illegal hunting occur. Phone Morisset Police Station on 4973 9999. The call will be transferred to Toronto Police Station if necessary. Toronto Police Station is manned 24 hours.
Our local police also suggest that Mandalong residents place “Trespassers will be Prosecuted…No shooting allowed” signs on their gates and in positions where shooters are known to be trespassing
For more information, visit https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/every-bit-counts/archived/pest-animals/feral-deer