THE STATE Government has advertised for consultants to work out whether a trial of using wild-shot deer for commercial purposes is feasible. The Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett said the task was a commitment the government gave in its response to the 2017 Legislative Council inquiry into wild fallow deer in Tasmania. ‘It is important to note this study is not intended to determine the financial viability of, or market development for wild-shot deer products. This would be for individual commercial businesses to determine,’ he said. ‘The study will evaluate the potential for deer farmers and landholders to supply value added wild deer products for the regulated food and restaurant trade.’ The report is expected to be completed this year. For more information go to www.dpipwe. tas.gov.au/deer-feasibility.