The Limestone Coast Landscape Board would like to fund feral deer eradication on your property, and this is an opportunity for you to:

  • Contribute to increasing the scale and intensity of feral deer eradication efforts;
  • Protect the environment, increase productivity and improve public safety;
  • Fulfil your obligations under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019.


    • If you are interested in signing your property up to the Landholder Access Agreement, contact Project Officers Jesse Croke or Michelle Sargent.

    Aerial shooting schedule for 2026

    Aerial culling will re-commence on 15 June 2026 on approved areas of public land, managed conservation areas, privately managed plantations and participating private properties across the Limestone Coast. Please note these dates and areas are subject to change and will be updated accordingly.

    • 15 to 19 June 2026 (5 days, Coorong and Meningie and surrounding areas): Private land surrounding Coorong, Meningie and upper Limestone Coast. Conservation Parks (CP), Conservation Reserves (CR) and National Parks (NP) include: Tilley Swamp CP, Martin Washpool CP, Messent CP, Mount Boothby CP, Gum Lagoon CP, Bunbury CR and Coorong NP.

    Pilots will endeavour to minimise disturbance to farmhouses, working sheds, horse yards and areas containing livestock.

    During operations enquiries should be directed to the Limestone Coast Landscape Board on 0437 030 266.

    The LC Landscape Board undertakes its shooting operations in partnership with PIRSA and the Department for Environment and Water.

    Ground shooting schedule for 2026

    Ground shooting for 2026 has now commenced:

    • January to 30 June 2026 - private properties.
    • 16 February to 30 June 2026 – Ground culling on roadsides: Taunta Hut Road, Cantara Road, Petherick Road, Henry Creek Road, Tapfields Road, Taratap Road, Robertson Road, Bells Road, West Range Road, Williams Road, Murrabina Road, Blackford Road, Marwoods Road, Hirsts fire track, Bin Bin Road, Vandepeer Road, Bald Hill Road, Minnie Crowe Road, Ballater Road, Beaumaris Road, Lochaber North Road, Woolumbool Road, Nyroca Road, Mount Scott Road, Carrachers Road, Vandepeer Road, James Road, Pidgeon Box Road, Water valley Road, Vogelsang Road, Burns Road, Verco Road.

    Ground shooting is conducted by professional contractors.

    The LC Landscape Board will provide additional correspondence to landholders participating in ground shooting when operations occur in their area.

    Ready to join the Feral Deer Eradication Program

    Contact Project Officers Jesse Croke or Michelle Sargent.