1080 Poisoning in Waitara Valley

Information release from Epro Ltd regarding 1080 poison drop in Waitara Valley, May – June 2011 Notice of intention to Apply (1080) – Waitara Valley Epro Ltd has been contracted by the Animal Health Board to undertake bovine tuberculosis (TB) vector control (possums) in the Waitara Valley area. To comply with the Hawke’s Bay Medical…

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HBRC Project Agreement on Deer Carcass Breakdown Monitoring

Project agreement Date: 29th October 2010 Title: Deer carcass breakdown monitoring It is agreed as follow Objective of proposed research To provide a quick assessment of the breakdown rate of deer carcasses compared to possum carcasses. If possible, the research is to include monitoring of 1080 levels within the carcass. The quick assessment will assist…

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Hastings Deerstalkers club / Hamills Sika tracking KMBP

Hi all, just had confirmation back from Dan Herries (DOC) regarding the capture site for our sponsored stag. He has agreed with a request to locate our collared stag in the Te Puke tops area. A mature stag for us to track that is situated in the middle of the current control area will hopefully…

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