Wild deer put on back-burner as government delays control plan

Bryce Eishold
Updated March 25 2020 - 9:43am, first published March 24 2020 - 6:00am
HOLD: Deer populations are rising in Victoria, however, the government has delayed a plan to control the animals.
HOLD: Deer populations are rising in Victoria, however, the government has delayed a plan to control the animals.

A coordinated plan to tackle growing numbers of wild deer across Victoria has been put on hold amid recent bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic.

Bryce Eishold

Bryce Eishold

Senior Journalist

Bryce is a senior journalist with Australian Community Media's Stock & Land where he reports on all aspects of agriculture. Bryce is also the president of the Rural Press Club of Victoria. Email Bryce at bryce.eishold@stockandland.com.au.

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