Background Briefing on NSW deer hunting

["Ross Macfarlane" <>]

Apropos of the recent discussions here re the NSW Shooters Party's proposals 
for NP game reserves, ABC Radio National's Background Briefing has run a story 
on the subject of feral deer. Podcast or stream on-line from here:

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2009/2692791.htm

Deer pests
Feral deer numbers have exploded in many parts of Australia, and they're 
chewing through farms and bushland. Farmers and environmentalists want them 
declared a pest and professionally culled. But in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania 
deer are protected for hunters wanting some sport. Tensions are rising. 
Reporter, Di Martin
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