Field guide
Rusa deer
A rare deer in New Zealand, present only in a very limited area. Rusa are seldom seen and account for a tiny share of recorded sightings.
Rusa timorensis
Where you’ll find them
Extremely localised — treat any sighting as unusual and worth reporting.
Dogs and 1080
Standard 1080 precautions apply where operations overlap their range.
Check 1080 operationsBefore you go
Seasons, permits, firearms rules and access conditions differ by region and by land status, and they change. We don’t publish them — check with the authority for the land you’re on: DOC for public conservation land, your regional council for pest rules, and the landowner for private land.