Dob in a Deer
is a community-led program focused on managing the feral deer population in the
Loxton North area.
Feral deer are causing serious impacts to local agriculture, native vegetation, and water sources. This project brings landholders, community members, and stakeholders together to report sightings, share updates, and collaborate on control efforts.
Whether you’re directly involved, or simply want to learn more, you’ll find the latest news, resources, and ways to contribute here.
Feral deer threaten crops, vineyards, and pastures through grazing, spreading weeds and disease, and damaging fences and irrigation. They also cause erosion and are a road hazard. In the Murraylands and Riverland, feral deer cause an estimates $1.5 million in annual losses, which could rise to over $70 million in 10 years without control.
In South Australia, feral deer are declared for destructions under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, meaning landholders are required to destroy all feral deer on their properties.
In the Murraylands and Riverland region, feral deer are prohibited from being:
Simply download the FeralScan app on your smartphone or visit the FeralScan website.
After you report a sighting, a Senior District Officer will be in touch to gather more details. This helps us build a clearer picture of feral activity in our area and plan the most effective control response.
The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and water that we live and work upon, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 08 8532 9100 |
|---|---|
| Website | landscape.sa.gov.au/mr |
| In writing | Unit 5-6, Level 1 Sturt Centre, 28 Vaughan Terrace, Berri SA 5343 |
