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 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.
Nyree Stenekes and Rob Kancans
This report presents the key results from a national survey of agricultural land managers about pest and weed management on their property and local area undertaken by ABARES in 2016 and 2019. A total of 6,470 land managers participated in 2016 and a slightly larger group of 8,059 participated in a second survey conducted in 2019.
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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