Dead dingoes have been removed from trees near Winton after photos sparked outrage on social media.
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Angus Emmott of Noonbah property in the Channel Country posted the photos which he said were taken just out of Winton, on the main tourist road to Lark Quarry dinosaur footprints.
"Great look for Winton tourism!" Mr Emmott said.
Winton Shire Council recently increased their dingo bounty from $30 to $100 a scalp in line with a proposal from Winton Wild Dog Management Advisory Committee and Council confirmed the dingoes had been taken down from the trees.
Council CEO Ricki Bruhn told media that that while some visitors will take offence at the dead dingoes, tourism numbers for 2021 are "very good" and the issue causes "minimal impact".
"It is preferable for wild dogs (dead) to be hidden from tourists and controlled in accordance with animal welfare, firearms and poisons legislation and in a humane way," he said.
"Many tourists would be unaware of the devastation wild dogs cause to properties and livestock and Council are supportive of controlling these invasive animals - there is just no need to showcase the dead animals from trees".
Mr Emmott said the dingoes were an important part of the ecosystem at Noonbah with family groups aturally keeping kangaroo numbers low, allowing him to keep pasture cover on his property which results in healthier cattle.
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