Fallow Deer (Dama dama) Farming in Tasmania
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Legislation
Under the
Wildlife (Deer Farming) Regulations 2010, farmed Fallow deer are regarded as those deer farmed for both commercial (meat and antler products) and non commercial (hobby farms) purposes.
This
Deer Farming Legislation Handout provides a summary of the
Wildlife (Deer Farming) Regulations 2010. Anyone wishing to view the complete legislation can do so by searching the
Tasmanian Legislation website.
New Applications
The
Intent to Farm Deer Registration Form is to be completed by an applicant who intends to hold Fallow deer behind wire. This form has been prepared to facilitate the application process. Information required includes the site of the deer farm, fencing detail and proposed stock numbers.
The form should be completed and the proposed deer farm site and fencing plans assessed by Game Services Tasmania prior to building any fences.
A
fact sheet on how to apply for a notice to operate a deer farm provides further information on the application process.
Fallow Deer Farm Fencing Specification Guidelines
To help provide clarity as to the minimum fencing standard required, please refer to the
Fencing Specification Guidelines.
Other Legislative requirements for Deer Farm operations such as ; record keeping, requirement to provide receipts on disposal of any deer or product of deer, escapes and releases of farmed deer into the wild and their recovery or destruction are included in the
Deer Farming Legislation Handout document.
Renewal (Notices) to Operate a Deer Farm
Notices issued to operate deer farms are currently being standardised so that they will all expire on the 5 July 2016. This applies to both new applications and renewals. The
Application for Renewal to operate a Deer Farm should be submitted if you are required to re-register your deer farm.
Transfer or Cancellation of a Deer Farm
For those landowners who already have an approved deer farm but intend selling or closing the operation, please complete the
Transfer-Cancellation Deer Farm Form.
Contacts
Anyone wishing to establish a Fallow deer farm should contact DPIPWE to obtain relevant advice prior to commencing operation. See:
Game Management Contacts.