Parts of Kosciuszko National Park are closed for a six-month aerial shooting program targeting feral horses, deer, and pigs. The NSW government aims to reduce feral horse numbers to 3,000 by 2027 to protect the alpine ecosystem. Animal Justice Party member Emma Hurst criticises the program's premature implementation amidst ongoing inquiry. Advocates stress Brumbies' cultural and historical significance, opposing the shooting spree's cruelty and advocating for conservation.