The Victorian Deer Control Community Network (VDCCN) was established in 2021 by people concerned that there was little co-ordination or sharing information on feral deer control activity. The VDCCN now provides a platform for state-wide collaboration of all groups and individuals over matters related to reducing the impact of feral deer.
Download the Victorian Deer Control Community Network Terms of Reference
For enquiries regarding VDCCN membership or for further information contact us.
The info and resources section includes links and downloads of reports, resources and research papers related to feral deer.
Feral deer are a high and increasing risk to motorists and have invaded peri-urban areas.
Information on ground and aerial shooting and lists organisations and providers to contact for further information.
Information on a number of non-lethal control methods including deterrents, fencing, removing water sources and harbour, and tree guards.
Information on establishing deer control community networks and collaborating community knowledge.
To assist landowners to manage deer on their land, the Victorian Deer Control Community Network (VDCCN) has developed this kit as a guide to provide the community with more information about feral deer and control options for a range of property types.
To develop effective programs to reduce the impact of feral deer in Victoria it is vital to know more about where deer are present, which species and their impact.
Melbourne Water is undertaking deer monitoring and control in its water catchments. MW has worked on 1-2 of the BRP project listed above and is currently undertaking significant control/eradication in the Cardinia Reservoir area. Funding and results are not known at this stage.
We acknowledge the First Australians and their elders past and present. Effective threat abatement in Australia will need to harness the deep knowledge and land and sea management skills of Indigenous Australians, and facilitate their meaningful involvement in decision-making.
The Victorian Deer Control Community Network (VDCCN) is a network of organisations and individuals that are interested in reducing the impact of feral deer on Victoria’s landscape
The Victorian Deer Control Community Network is hosted by the Invasive Species Council.
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