Threat of Axis Deer on the Big Island

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Originally posted by Carey

From the first page of this thread

"As to offering bounties....The Hawaii DLNR Tech. Bul 07-01 Review Ungulate Control Methods & Approach states:
"Bounties have been found to be generally ineffective in animal management, and have actually resulted in increases in the target species in many cases"

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It worked well for the wolf. Feral cats and mongoose have no value for hunters for trophy, meat or pelt. A small bounty to encourage varmint hunting might help. Probably worth a try. There would have to be a way to determine what areas the cats were being removed from or there would surely be some azz who would go for easier targets.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.