Deer are no longer protected. You can shoot them!

[Noble]

I don't know if this applies only in Umbria but I heard that just recently, the law has changed and deer are no longer protected...you can shoot them....think you need a different type of gun than the type used to shoot boar, a rifle perhaps?? (Fallow deer are a big problem for us). Anyone who can stay up all night and do just that, can stay here for free for a few nights ...as long as we get to eat the meat!!

[Monique]

Are you serious Noble? If so I am shocked if it is a ''free for all'' I can’t believe that Italy does not have some kind of legislation or agency responsible for deer management i.e. deer population levels and cull planning.

I admit that we were pretty shocked when we were in Pigna at the end of February and learnt that it was wild boar hunting season and to avoid walking in the mountains on a Wednesday and Saturday

[Gala Placidia]

Noble, Ninja Bun-Bun has asked me to post this to you:

YouTube - Real Life Bambi and Thumper - Deer and...

Now, I know that you are frustrated with what happens to your garden, but this is a bit radical.....
Can anyone find a better solution to shooting the deer?

[Monique]

Leave them to roam...

[Torchiarolan]

.......................Can anyone find a better solution to shooting the deer?

Rabbit pie and Venison casserole with shallots and red wine, what foods could be better and more sustaining on cold wet winter evenings. YUM YUM

[Gala Placidia]

Now, how can you think of that when you see this:

YouTube - Humans please take note,deer bunny...

[Torchiarolan]

Originally Posted by Gala Placidia

Now, how can you think of that when you see this:

YouTube - Humans please take note,deer bunny rabbit get along,love & deserved respect is best Oprah

Now I'm thinking for those sunny summer days, floured and lightly fried rabbit portions, with crusty bread a tossed green salad washed down with a crisp dry white wine, and marinated venison chops, sizzling on the barbecue waiting to be accompanied by corncobs, baked potatoes and a cold german lager in a frosty glass, whilst relaxing by the pool under a hot Italian sun. YUM YUM

[Gala Placidia]

Torch, you are really awful.
Now, Noble, if it is a terrible problem and you need to do something about it, get a professional shooter and expert marksman who will know what he is doing and who also knows how to process the carcass, etc. I know of a licensed person in the UK who shoots venison and provides it locally. I will check with him and let you know through a PM. If there has to be a cull, it should be as humane as possible.

[Cinghiale]

Originally Posted by Monique

I admit that we were pretty shocked when we were in Pigna at the end of February and learnt that it was wild boar hunting season.....

I appreciate your concern!

[Noble]

Well I haven't had time yet to ask around here, who fancies staying awake all night with a suitable weapon. The deer have become a major problem. I think the majority are escapees from a place that rears them about 10 kms away.

If you want to grow roses, plant tulips and trees then it is almost impossible to do so here without deer destroying the garden. The ammonia in jam jars planted beside the plants mentioned above, seems to be working. So fingers crossed. But they care as much about me as I care about them.