Feral Deer and the Shadow Hunters of Victoria The feral deer population in Victoria has reached crisis levels, with estimates suggesting numbers range from several hundred thousand to over a million across the state.
While some landholders have welcomed shooters on their property to help control the problem, others are raising concerns about illegal hunting and its dangers.
In one disturbing incident, Richard Leppitt, a private property owner in South Gippsland, discovered secret cameras on his land.