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Permits for trapping feral cats on conservation land may become easier to obtain.
At present, individuals need to adapt a possum fur trapping permit and contact local Department of Conservation (DOC) offices for permission to trap.
Gaining permission can take weeks, and requires filling out paper forms and supplying maps with trapping areas marked.
In contrast, hunting permits can be obtained by completing an online form on the DOC website, and approval is automatic. A 12-month permit is emailed within 15 minutes of the form being completed online.
Since RNZ reported hunter Vict
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