What to record
DeerScan is a purpose-built community website and App for recording deer sightings, damage and control actions.
Sightings or evidence of deer
Such as the species of deer, observations or direct sightings, hoof prints, scats, deer calls, or camera
photos. The more information you record, the more useful the deer map will become over time. Trends in
movement will start to emerge, which can be used to decide where control should be undertaken.
Deer impacts or problems
Such as damage to native vegetation, destruction of residential gardens, crop damage, damage to vineyards,
and damage to motor vehicles etc. By recording the damage caused by deer, local authorities can become more
informed about where and when problems are occurring - This can help to guide local control programs.
Control activities
Activities may include additional the use of fences or acoustic deterrents, trapping and ground-based
shooting. Recording control activities can help you to keep a record of what methods have been used, and can
help you to document how much effort is required to reduce the problems deer cause.
All information regarding control is managed privately.
How to record information
- Register and Login
Register as a new user here. If you have forgotten your password, you can
reset it here.
- View existing data on the Map
Zoom to your location on the map, and click on any existing records. Please note, only publicly visible records
display on the map. Private records will not display on the map.
- Adding a new record
Select the 'Record Data' button at the top-left of the Map, and then select 'Sightings', Damage' or 'Control'
- Selecting the location for your record
Click on the map to place a marker on the map at the location for your record.
- Submit your record
Answer the questions and submit your record. You can select to share your record with everyone (Public), or keep the
record private (Private).
View Group Records
If you are a member of a private group, click on 'Select Data' at the top right of the Map, and select your group
name. Once selected, the map will display your group's records. If you wish to create or join a local private
group,
contact us for assistance.
When part of a private group, you can view all records from all members (including private records) which can
help
you to prevent wild deer problems, respond to wild deer issues, and plan future control activities together as a
Group.
Contact us
for assistance.