Spring is another favourable time of the year to hunt rusa deer. Rusa Deer - Open Range. Grey-brown or reddish-brown deer with rough fur becoming darker on the hindquarters and thighs. In New South Wales it is classed as a game animal as well as a ‘key threatening species’ and control programs are carried out to reduce numbers. Rusa Deer Rusa Deer (Rusa timorensis) Rusa is the Malay word for deer and they are medium sized, rough-coated deer which are biologically allied to the sambar.
Date Taken - 17 May 2017 .
The antlers are lyre-shaped and three-tined. In the past, Rusa have not been farmed for velveting purposes. Rusa Deer - Open Range.
Rusa can be hunted on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Queensland and New Caledonia. They can also spread weeds, damage gardens and fences, and … Score - 230 4/8. These animals are available free range in North Queensland or can be hunted in a safari park in South East Queensland . Score - 228 5/8. Rusa Deer - Open Range.
Hunter - Toby Gall. Hunter - Dan Smith. Rusa are found in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
It occupies a habitat similar to that of the Chital and is a close relative of the larger sambar deer. Rusa Deer. Rusa deer have a greyish to yellowish or reddish-brown coat, which is darker brown on their hindquarters and thighs. Take care when driving in areas where deer have been seen previously, and report collisions with deer (or incidents) into DeerScan to help authorities identify high risk areas. Five of these species are widespread: fallow (Dama dama), red (Cervus elaphus), sambar (Cervus unicolor), chital (Axis axis) and rusa (Cervus timorensis) deer. Rusa (wild and farmed) Most Rusa deer farms were located in QLD. Rusa deer are a growing pest problem in some regions. Rusa Deer The property holds both Fallow and Rusa deer. During spring deer can be seen coming out of the forest to feed on new grass and shrub growth. Stags weigh about 120 kg, hinds up to 80 kg. Score - 230 4/8. Rusa deer are a lesser hunted species in Australia than some other deer but once you have hunted them, you will be hooked!
Sambar, rusa and chital deer are considered feral. Rusa are easier handled in larger mobs, especially in yards. The tail is long and narrow with a black tip. Related Hunting safety and basics.
Rusa deer are distinguished by their large ears, the light tufts of hair above the eyebrows, and antlers that appear large relative to the body size.
Feral deer are increasing being hit by motorists on Australian roadways.