Deer Wars

By RNZ

Back-country legends tell tales of fortunes made and friends lost. Hear from a rich cast of back country characters who fought NZ's battle with Red Deer.... sometimes by hanging out of helicopters.... more

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How many episodes does Deer Wars have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Deer Wars episodes:

November 16, 2023 Don't Dream. It's Over.
The era of live deer capture had an aura of glamour to it. But the reality for those involved was very different.
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43min
November 14, 2023 Getting Away With It
The success of live capture and the skyrocketing prices inevitably encourage poaching.
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40min
November 09, 2023 Deer Wars
By the mid 70's things were about to change dramatically. The hunters had become so efficient they were shooting themselves out of a job.
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39min
November 07, 2023 Deer Devils
The mid 1960's are the golden years for aerial hunters. Venison prices are high, fuel costs low and there seems no end to the deer. But something has to change.
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40min
November 02, 2023 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
Shooting from choppers is a game changer but teams are learning from scratch, working at break-neck pace in such dangerous terrain that an accident is always on the cards.
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1h 2min
October 31, 2023 Game Changer
The arrival of helicopters turns the culling business on its head. Hunters shoot deer from the air and with big money to be made, venison recovery will never be the same.
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36min
October 26, 2023 Shape Up Or Ship Out
Suddenly everyone wants to be a culler but who will make the cut?
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40min
October 24, 2023 Good Keen Men
The elimination strategy hasn't worked. In 20 years, the cullers have shot perhaps 10% of the deer. It's time to up the ante.
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45min
October 19, 2023 The Last Great Adventure
Red deer run rampant across the high country in New Zealand, causing extensive environmental damage. A 50-year effort to control the invasive animal gets underway.
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36min
October 05, 2023 Introducing Deer Wars
Deer Wars tells the story of the 50-year struggle to control New Zealand's red deer population. Lives were lost and fortunes made.
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4min

FAQs about Deer Wars:

How many episodes does Deer Wars have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

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