The Tasmanian Government has released the summary report of recent public submissions on the wild fallow Deer Management Policy Review 2025.
More than 830 submissions were received from a diverse range of stakeholders, including recreational hunters, landholders, farmers, property protection permit holders, environmental and conservation organisations, local government and community members.
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Gavin Pearce, said there were a diverse range of views on how to best manage wild fallow deer.
“If we want to get deer numbers under control, we need to take a collaborative approach,” said Mr Pearce.
“Responses show broad support for reforming the property protection permit framework for farmers, extending permit durations, and increasing flexibility for landholders to manage deer impacts on their properties.
“There was a very strong response from our recreational hunters, sending a clear message that they want the freedom and flexibility to take more deer.
“These are actions our Government is already working to deliver, and we remain committed to doing so.”
The Minister said the Government will now consider the feedback and release its final policy response in due course.
To read the Consultation Summary Report go to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment website.
