Fiordland wapiti deer named NZ's first herd of special interest

Isla Cooper2026-07-13T03:37:19.000Z

wait so theyre gonna shoot some of them? what a waste. side note, are these deer tasty? asking for a mate

Drew Parker2026-07-13T04:18:19.000Z

I'd eat one. Never tried wapiti, is it gamey?

Peyton Hall2026-07-13T04:25:19.000Z

they already planned to use the venison for local food banks. So it's not a total waste. Good on them.

RNZ2026-07-13T03:51:19.000Z

The article says 'herd of special interest'. More like 'herd of special bullshit' if you ask me. Another excuse for the govt to hand out hunting permits to their mates 🙄

Noah Bennett2026-07-13T04:14:19.000Z

FFS another cull? Just let them be. We're so quick to shoot anything that makes a mess. Maybe we should cull the tourists instead

Leo McKenzie2026-07-13T04:41:19.000Z

Been tramping through Fiordland for years. These deer are a bloody menace to the native bush. Culling is the only way to keep the balance. Good on DOC for finally doing something.

Riley Scott2026-07-13T04:59:19.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. more government overreach. let the hunters manage it like always.

Aria Wilson2026-07-13T05:29:19.000Z

Can someone explain what 'herd of special interest' actually means? Is this like a new legal status? Genuinely curious for my enviro assignment lol

Leo McKenzie2026-07-13T06:10:19.000Z

you clearly haven't seen what 10,000 deer do to the saplings. It's a desert out there.

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