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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Alex Crowe

Ground shooting suspended as Parks respond to cruelty allegations

A control program was implemented for Kosciuszko National Park after numbers surged when protection legislation was introduced. Photo: Karleen Minney

A review of safety measures relating to the control of deer and other feral animals will be extended to consider ground shooting operations of Brumbies, after allegations of mismanagement in Kosciuszko National Park.

Ground shooting has been suspended in the park while the review, which is expected to take two weeks, is underway.

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