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2 February 16:08

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Hog Deer Hunting Area in Victoria Expanded

Victoria expands its hog deer hunting zone in the Gippsland Lakes, increasing access for hunters and strengthening deer population management. Updated rules, new hunting opportunities, and expert commentary from Australia’s leading hunting organisations. 🦌 Hog Deer Hunting Zone in Victoria Grows as Government Backs Outdoor Recreation The Victorian government has officially expanded the balloted hog deer hunting area in the Gippsland Lakes, marki

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

30 January 12:34

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Renowned Commercial Hunter Killed in New Zealand Helicopter Crash

A well‑known commercial hunter has died in a helicopter crash in remote New Zealand backcountry, sending shockwaves through the nation’s tight‑knit rural and outdoor communities. The man, respected across the hunting sector for his decades of experience and deep connection to the land, was remembered by colleagues as someone who “lived for the hills” and dedicated his life to the rugged work few others were willing to take on. The tragedy unfolde

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

30 January 12:19

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Dolphins Are Using Sponges as Hunting Tools

Rare new footage from Shark Bay, Australia, reveals wild bottlenose dolphins using sea sponges as hunting tools. Scientists uncover how this unusual technique affects dolphin echolocation, survival strategies, and long‑term cultural learning. A deep dive into one of the most fascinating examples of animal tool use in the ocean. 🐬 Dolphin Hunters Turn Sponges Into High‑Tech Gear Fresh research from Shark Bay in Western Australia has captured rare

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

28 January 14:28

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Pig Hunters Fined $52,000 After Posting Animal Cruelty Videos Online

Australian pig hunters Riley Thomas Lang and Marie Ann Parker have been fined $52,000 after posting graphic feral pig hunting videos online. The landmark RSPCA case highlights growing scrutiny of pig hunting practices, animal welfare laws, and the ongoing battle against destructive feral pigs across Australia. 🐗 A Landmark Conviction That Sends Shockwaves Through Australia’s Hunting Scene Two Western Australian pig hunters have been hit with a c

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

28 January 14:26

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Australian Rangers to Cull Aggressive Dingo Pack After Death of a Canadian Backpacker

Australian authorities have confirmed the euthanization of a 10‑animal dingo pack linked to the death of Canadian backpacker Piper James on K’gari Island. Autopsy results point to drowning combined with extensive dingo bites. This expanded report includes new details, background on dingo behavior, and why this rare fatal incident has triggered a major wildlife safety response in Australia. Deadly Encounter on K’gari: Rangers Move to Euthanize Din

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

27 January 14:22

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Litchfield National Park Set for Major 30,000‑Hectare Expansion as NT Government Acquires Silkwood, Adding Robin Falls and New Hunting Opportunities

Australia’s Northern Territory is preparing for one of the most significant upgrades to its outdoor recreation landscape in decades, with Litchfield National Park expanding by 20 percent through the acquisition of the 30,000‑hectare Silkwood property. The deal, valued at $7.5 million, marks the park’s largest land addition in 25 years and opens the door to new camping, 4WD, swimming, and hunting areas that many locals and visiting outdoor enthusi

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

27 January 14:19

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Aerial Deer Culling in South Australia Sparks New Controversy as Hunters Release Disturbing Footage

South Australia’s feral deer eradication program is again under fire after hunters published new video footage they claim shows cruelty during aerial culling operations. Officials insist the animal in question was not shot, reigniting a heated debate among hunters, landowners, and wildlife authorities. This expanded report includes verified data, additional context, and new insights into Australia’s feral deer crisis. 🦌 Hunters Challenge Officia

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

27 January 14:16

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Ambitious Australia‑Wide Hunting Project Aims to Gather 10,000 Feral Pig Ears for Landmark Eradication Research

A bold new initiative in Australia is calling on hunters to help collect 10,000 feral pig ear samples—an unprecedented effort designed to fuel large‑scale scientific research into one of the country’s most destructive invasive species. The project, backed by wildlife ecologists and the Australian Pig Doggers and Hunters Association (APDHA), seeks to generate the most extensive dataset ever assembled on feral pigs, whose nationwide damage to agric

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

27 January 14:14

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Expanded Hog Deer Hunting Opportunities Announced for Gippsland Lakes

A major expansion of balloted Hog Deer hunting in the Gippsland Lakes region will open up significantly more ground for hunters in 2026, strengthening Victoria’s reputation as one of the top destinations in Australia for free‑range deer hunting. The move aims to increase outdoor recreation opportunities while improving management of the state’s growing wild deer population. 🦌 Expanded Hunting Area in Gippsland Lakes Beginning in February, the de

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

23 January 14:14

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Australia Should Put More Feral Boar, Goat and Venison on the Menu

Australia’s booming feral deer, goat and wild boar populations are causing massive ecological and agricultural damage. Now small producers are turning invasive‑species meat into pies and gourmet products — but experts warn commercial markets may clash with conservation goals. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are watching the debate closely. 🥧 A New Look at Australia’s Wild Game Pie Revolution For Beechworth entrepreneur Louise Daily, the humble m

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

23 January 14:07

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Aerial Hunters Mobilized as Australia Faces Post‑Flood Wild Boar Surge

Wild boars—one of the world’s most destructive invasive species—are once again in the spotlight as Australia launches an aggressive aerial culling campaign across flood‑hit regions of northwest Queensland. The operation, confirmed by both the Queensland Government and Australia’s federal authorities, aims to stop feral pig numbers from exploding in the aftermath of the region’s devastating monsoon floods. The strategy is built around a rare “wind

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

23 January 14:01

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Dingo Under Fire: Why Australia’s Apex Predator Is Being Wiped Out Despite Its Ecological Value

For more than two centuries, the Australian dingo has been treated as a pest, yet modern ecological research increasingly paints a different picture. Far from being a threat to the landscape, the dingo is now recognised as one of the most important apex predators on the continent. Conservation biologist Dr. Kylie Cairns, a leading expert on dingo genetics, stresses that the term “wild dog” is scientifically meaningless and deliberately misleading

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

21 January 15:01

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NSW Farmer Demands Larger Hunting Buffer Zones After Stray Bullets Hit His Property

NSW farmer near Glenbog State Forest calls for 2–3 km hunting buffer zones after bullets strike his vehicles and property. Growing tensions between landowners and hunters in Australia spark debate over safety, illegal hunting, and forest access. Growing Fears as Stray Bullets Hit Rural Property Living beside Glenbog State Forest — one of New South Wales’ well‑known recreational hunting areas — cattle and sheep farmer Matt French has long been acc

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

21 January 14:58

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South Australia Hunting Season 2026: Bag Limits, Dates and Key Changes

South Australia’s 2026 duck and quail hunting seasons are officially confirmed. Bag limits, season dates, Shelduck rules, excluded species and expert commentary. Full update for hunters in Australia and beyond. South Australia Confirms 2026 Hunting Season With Updated Bag Limits South Australia has officially announced the full details of the 2026 hunting season, marking another year of regulated and sustainable game bird hunting across the regio

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

21 January 14:55

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Canadian Teen Found Dead on K’Gari Beach in Suspected Wildlife Mauling

A shocking incident on K’Gari — the world‑famous Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia — has reignited concerns about rising dingo aggression in the region. Nineteen‑year‑old Canadian traveler Piper James, who had been living and working on the island for six weeks, was found dead on the morning of January 19. Her body was discovered near the surf at Maheno Wreck, encircled by roughly 10 dingoes, according to Queensland Police. Two men driving a

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

21 January 14:46

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Illegal Wild Boar Releases Confirmed by DNA Testing

DNA analysis has confirmed that feral pigs recently found and destroyed on South Australia’s Limestone Coast were illegally brought into the region from New South Wales. According to the Limestone Coast Landscape Board (LCLB), at least three deliberate attempts to seed new wild pig populations occurred near Kingston SE, Robe and Mount Burr over the past three to four years. LCLB operations manager Mike Stevens said the animals were intentionally

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

21 January 14:44

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Thermal Imaging Transforms Deer Control in Australia’s Bush Capital

Rabbits may be the first invasive species people associate with Canberra, but feral deer have quietly become one of the most destructive pests in the region. Across the ACT — from Namadgi National Park to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and the river corridors skirting Canberra’s southern and western suburbs — wild deer are spreading fast and causing significant ecological damage. Unlike many urban centres struggling with entrenched peri‑urban deer he

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

19 January 15:37

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Tasmanian Tiger: Eyewitness to the Last Thylacine Breaks Silence After 89 Years

🐅 A Childhood Memory That Never Faded Nearly ninety years have passed, yet Peggie Bassett still recalls the deep, guttural growl and unmistakable scent of the last known Tasmanian tiger — the thylacine — pacing inside its concrete pen. This Sunday marks the 89th anniversary of the animal’s death on 7 September 1936 at Hobart’s Beaumaris Zoo, a date now recognized across Australia as the symbolic end of the species. Bassett, now 94, was only a ch

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

19 January 15:32

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Deadly Saltwater Crocodiles in Australia Rising In Numbers

Australia’s saltwater crocodile population has surged to levels unseen since the 1970s, igniting a fierce national debate among hunters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts. Once nearly wiped out, these apex predators now dominate the waterways of the Northern Territory and Queensland, growing over 20 feet long and weighing more than a ton, with a bite force capable of crushing a human skull. Their comeback is hailed as a conservation triumph — bu

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Australia: all about hunting and fishing, news, forum.

16 January 16:01

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Falconry School Launches in Australia: A First for the Nation

In a landmark move for Australian wildlife education and outdoor heritage, the Full Flight Birds of Prey Centre in Miners Rest, Victoria, is preparing to launch the country’s first dedicated falconry school by mid-2026. Spearheaded by master falconer Graeme Coles, the program will offer an immersive, historically grounded introduction to the ancient art of falconry—without breaching Australia’s strict wildlife protection laws, which prohibit hunt

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