The 2023 conservation cull started on 12 June and concluded on 21 July. Six reserves were closed during this time and 1041 kangaroos were culled by Conservation Officers across five reserves.
| Target cull number | Total independent* kangaroos culled (associated pouch young culled)** | Independent* males culled | Independent* females culled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ainslie & Mt Majura Nature Reserve | 360 | 360 (108) | 193 | 167 |
| Mulanggari Grasslands | 111 | 110 (38) | 45 | 65 |
| Red Hill Nature Reserve | 520 | 520 (204) | 240 | 280 |
| Pinnacle Nature Reserve | 51 | 51 (12) | 30 | 21 |
| TOTALS | 1042 | 1041 (362) | 508 | 533 |
*Independent kangaroos are independently mobile and comprised of adults, sub-adults and young-at-foot.
**Pouch young are not included in population estimates or culling targets.
For more information on kangaroo management in the ACT, visit the Eastern Grey Kangaroos webpage.