What DeerScan provides

Benefits of using DeerScan

1. Develop a property or local area map of wild deer activity to guide control efforts,
2. Work together with your neighbours to undertake coordinated control,
3. Notify your local community or landholder group about wild deer activity,
4. Send alerts to nominated people, such as neighbours or biosecurity authorities.

Instructions

• DeerScan instructions (PDF)
• How to use the website
• Install the App (PDF) - Apple or Android
• How to use the App
  
• Create a private group for your community

New videos: Monitor & Report

1. Issues, impacts, and what you can do
2. What you should be looking for and report
3. How to set up a monitoring camera
4. How to report feral deer issues
5. How to report through the FeralScan app

Case studies - coming soon

Learn more

How to identify different deer species

• Fallow deer
• Chital deer
• Red deer
• Rusa deer
• Sambar deer
• Hog dear

Resources for deer management

Many resources are available to help you identify, monitor, or plan control of deer populations in your local area. View fact sheets, instructional videos, guides and strategies on best practice deer management. Use these resources as part of your coordinated control with your neighbours, local working groups, and biosecurity organisations.

Support is available

If you would like assistance with DeerScan, please contact us.

Contact the National Coordinator