Proposed 1080 drop infuriates deer stalkersFILE PHOTO: MYTCHALL BRANSGROVE/STUFF South Canterbury Deerstalkers Association president Tim McCarthy says his group is "ropeable" about a proposed 1080 drop near Lake Hawea. Southern deer stalkers are "absolutely ropeable" about an imminent 1080 drop in a popular hunting block on the north-eastern shore of Lake Hawea, known as Timaru Creek. South Canterbury Deerstalkers Association president Tim McCarthy said the branch was only informed about the planned 1080 drop on Wednesday. "Everyone wants to protect the native birds, but this proposed drop is indiscriminate. Ospri will also need to file consents for the 1080 drop with DOC and Public Health before it takes place.

Source: Stuff March 08, 2018 03:45 UTC