10 episodes
Deer Wars RNZ Originals
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4.9 • 135 Ratings
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Deer Wars tells the story of the 50 year struggle to control, hunt & farm New Zealand's red deer population. Back-country legends tell tales of fortunes made and friends lost.
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Trailer: Deer Wars
Deer Wars tells the story of the 50-year struggle to control New Zealand's red deer population. Lives were lost and fortunes made.
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E01: The Last Great Adventure
Red deer run rampant across the high country in New Zealand, causing extensive environmental damage. A 50-year effort to control the invasive animal gets underway.
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E02: Good Keen Men
The elimination strategy hasn't worked. In 20 years, the cullers have shot perhaps 10% of the deer. It’s time to up the ante.
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E03: Shape Up Or Ship Out
Suddenly everyone wants to be a culler but who will make the cut?
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E04: Game Changer
The arrival of helicopters turns the culling business on its head. Hunters shoot deer from the air and with big money to be made, venison recovery will never be the same.
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E05: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
Shooting from choppers is a game changer but teams are learning from scratch, working at break-neck pace in such dangerous terrain that an accident is always on the cards.
Customer Reviews
Outstanding
A great series, thrilling listen with equally informative and entertaining stories!
Fascinating History Well Told
Such a great story beautifully put together by RNZ, really compelling.
Unbelievable Stories… a must listen
I rarely write reviews, and only have a passing interest in hunting, but this is an untold story of brave men and women who have a history that needs to be shared more widely.. this is the stuff of a TV series or movie! Well written, well presented and the ultimate binge watch.. an insight into true kiwi history.. please write a book!