RED DEER SHOOTING
IRRESPONSIBLE GUNMEN Reporting on. the red deer shooting season, the annual report of the Wclluigton Acclimatisation Society ays: “The number of licences issued to stalkers indicates that there, are still a number of sportsmen willing to take a chance for a ‘head.’ This despite the wholesale destruction of the deer in our district. “The returns from settlers just, to hand are indicative of many less deer than last year. Opinions are expressed that the time has arrived for a review of the situation so far as the Wellington district is concerned, It is stated by landowners that the position is suvh that they can cope with the situation* themselves and in some instances it is thought that protection should be rciinposed. Landowners complain bitterly about the irresponsible individuals roaming over their property damaging stock and fences but killing few deer. “The assertion may be made without fear of contradiction that the deer in the Wellington district are well ; under control and that the situation is most, satisfactory. As a result of this the council was able to obtain slightly better conditions for stalkers this year. ’ ’
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 119, 23 May 1932, Page 9
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188RED DEER SHOOTING Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 119, 23 May 1932, Page 9
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