Shooters to target feral cats in NSW national parks amid boom in population

NSW authorities are cracking down on feral cat populations in national parks Photograph: PR IMAGE

A five-person team of expert shooters will soon target feral cats in New South Wales national parks as the state steps up efforts to control the pest animals.

The intensive ground operation is being deployed in response to increased cat numbers, according to National Parks and Wildlife Service deputy secretary, Atticus Fleming.