NSW wild deer cull
9 ImagesFeral rusa deer cull in the Sutherland Shire, "These animals don't belong in our bush, they are introduced and they cause havoc to the community." says biodiversity leader, Lee Parker. A warning that some pictures may be disturbing.
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The NSW Local Land Service Biosecurity Operations Department conduct a Rusa deer cull in the Sutherland Shire near Waterfall. With a silenced .223 bolt action rifle at the ready, Biosecurity team leader Lee Parker scans for deer.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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With a silenced .223 bolt action rifle at the ready, Biosecurity team leader Lee Parker scans for deer. Credit:Wolter Peeters
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After head shooting a three year old Rusa stag, Biosecurity officers GPS log the kill and collect DNA. Biosecurity officers, from left, Gareth Cleal, Annaliese Geddes and Lee Parker.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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After head shooting a three year old Rusa stag, Biosecurity officers GPS log the kill and collect DNA.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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Biosecurity officers, from left, Gareth Cleal, Lee Parker and Annaliese Geddes drag the deer onto the ute to be processed.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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From left, Annaliese Geddes and Lee Parker take DNA swabs.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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Officers load the Rusa stag onto the ute.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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Rifle bolt and .223 ammunition lie next to a recently head shot Rusa deer on the back of a ute.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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Biosecurity officer Gareth Cleal packs up at the end of the night.Credit:Wolter Peeters