Muntjac cull project - Suffolk & Essex

[Mr. Gain]

I was just sent this by a friend and thought it would be of interest to SD members, especially if local success led to similar initiatives elsewhere.

Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer Venison Supply Chain Project

"The Country Food Trust is planning to run a project to reduce the impact of Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer around certain areas of Suffolk, the Essex Coast and Heaths as well as the Dedham Vale National Landscape. There will be funding available for estates and deer managers for every carcass paid directly to them, the venison will then be supplied via the Country Food Trust to national food banks"

 

[palmer_mike]

Fantastic! Unfortunately I’m outside the current area being targeted but would be very interested if it’s extended to cover my area!

 

[cookingfat]

I have had an email asking if I would like to join a similar scheme with Fallow and Muntjac in my area

 

[Hawshill]

This seems like a good way forward if it can be managed properly. Any scheme that gets more venison eaten is good news

 

[wytonpjs]

Posted this last week - similar scheme for the North Downs

Thread 'Community Food Trust and North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust Venison Collection Scheme'

Jun 26, 2025

An interesting email has just popped into my inbox from the BASC so I'm posting this here, knowing that many SD have left the BASC, just in case they do not get to know about this through other means. Details are in the first picture.

Open to those culling in the North Wessex Downs Area (see second picture) this trial scheme offers collection and payment for muntjac and fallow (from 1st Nov) up to next March.

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[Keith Edmunds]

Just an update on the thread. The CFT initiative for Muntjac and Chinese Water deer is currently going ahead with the target of 3000 munty and CWD for Suffolk by the end of February.

They are paying £20 per carcass - providing it has been hygienically gralloched and handled. It is a great initiative and the sort of thing most stalkers have been crying out for. If the target is achieved, there is a good chance that it will be repeated next season too.

 

[Decoyman]

Just an update on the thread. The CFT initiative for Muntjac and Chinese Water deer is currently going ahead with the target of 3000 munty and CWD for Suffolk by the end of February.

They are paying £20 per carcass - providing it has been hygienically gralloched and handled. It is a great initiative and the sort of thing most stalkers have been crying out for. If the target is achieved, there is a good chance that it will be repeated next season too.

 

[Decoyman]

 

[Keith Edmunds]

Another image of the map for anyone who didn't pick it up on the OP

 

[wytonpjs]

@Rory

 

[JeffreyL]

Excellent project, much too far from me, but makes pulling the trigger worthwhile, best wishes that it is a roaring success.