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Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo  Everywher I read, it says muntjac cause little damage to forests and crops, saying that they will only damge vegetable crops occasionally. Im not debating other deer cause damage, theres no doubt there, but the diet of muntjac is different |
I've always been told in all my training that muntjac have a wider ranging diet than most species
and are therefore more likely to do damage. Due to their short stature, all their feeding is also restricted to about 2ft from the ground and below, localising the impact to the lower understorey of the wood, which is so vital for other woodland species.
They also breed prolifically and are very elusive, therefore its hard to get an accurate assessment fo numbers, and to manage them.
In reply to dunlin, none of the deer I have shot have suffered, the bullet has been properly placed and of the correct calibre and type to ensure a clean kill. The deer will have been unaware even of the bang.
On another note, just had venison for tea, delicious!
James