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What DeerScan provides

DeerScan is a free resource for landholders, Landcare groups, community groups, local Councils, professional pest controllers and biosecurity groups. It has been designed by landholders for communities.

What to record:

Sightings and evidence (e.g. photos & prints)
Damage (e.g. browsing of trees)
Control activities (e.g. ground shooting)

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FeralScan User Feedback Survey

The FeralScan Team are conducting an important User Feedback Survey. The survey will only take 5-8 minutes of your time, and your involvement will help us to improve FeralScan for yourself and communities Australia-wide. The survey can be completed until July 31, 2024. If you would like to provide feedback, please click the link below.

Commence Survey (via SurveyMonkey)

Benefits of using DeerScan

Develop a property or local area map of wild deer activity to guide control efforts,
Work together with your neighbours to undertake coordinated control,
Notify your local community or landholder group about wild deer activity,
Send alerts to nominated people, such as neighbours or biosecurity authorities.

Instructions

DeerScan instructions (PDF)
How to use the website
Install the App (PDF) - Apple or Android
How to use the App
Create a private group for your community

New videos: Monitor & Report

Rusa deer are being seen in gardens in NSW, image by Tahli Jones

Case studies - coming soon

Learn about how farmers, landholder groups, pest control professionals and biosecurity organisations are using and benefiting from FeralScan.

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Tell us how you use FeralScan so we can share your story with others- Contact us.

How to identify different deer species

Resources for deer management

Many resources are available to help you identify, monitor, or plan control of deer populations in your local area. View fact sheets, instructional videos, guides and strategies on best practice deer management. Use these resources as part of your coordinated control with your neighbours, local working groups, and biosecurity organisations.

Access the practical resources here

National Feral Deer Action Plan