TB in Deer

Are you sure about that?
I would say 'some' get reported, even though it is a notifiable disease.
There is a common misconception amongst farmers that their farm will go under restriction if a tb positive deer is discovered there, and in turn it doesn't get reported as they pressure the stalker to not report it!
In addition, when I reported the 2 (only ones I've suspected) it took 6 months for me to get an answer, and only then after me chasing them, red hind was positive, roe buck negative.

And a bit of advice to other less experienced stalkers, reds are herd animals, if you see a single hind during the season, based on personal experience, let it walk, odds are there is something wrong with it.
Are you sure about that?
I would say 'some' get reported, even though it is a notifiable disease.
There is a common misconception amongst farmers that their farm will go under restriction if a tb positive deer is discovered there, and in turn it doesn't get reported as they pressure the stalker to not report it!
In addition, when I reported the 2 (only ones I've suspected) it took 6 months for me to get an answer, and only then after me chasing them, red hind was positive, roe buck negative.

And a bit of advice to other less experienced stalkers, reds are herd animals, if you see a single hind during the season, based on personal experience, let it walk, odds are there is something wrong with it.
Let it walk? Shoot the thing quick !!!
 
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