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If you’ve been following agricultural news in NSW over the last week or two, you’ve probably seen the headlines regarding the state government’s new feral pig control pilot program in Walgett.

Under this new scheme, the government is issuing mandatory General Biosecurity Directions that compel private and public landholders

As a professional shooter I spend a lot of time talking about pigs, rabbits, and deer. They destroy crops, ruin fences, and generally make a nuisance of themselves to anyone trying to run a commercial property. But today, I want to step away from agricultural damage and talk about the real reason the word "Conservation" is in my company

Engaging a professional shooter is a significant decision for any landowner, government body, or commercial property manager. Because this work involves the discharge of firearms in both rural and public access areas, it carries a unique set of safety, legal, and ethical responsibilities.

As a landholder, you have a duty of care to ensure

I want to preface this article by stating that I am a law-abiding firearm owner (LAFO) and a "fit and proper person" in the eyes of the law. Due to the restricted and prohibited firearms licences I hold, I am one of the most heavily vetted private citizens in the country.

I have been fairly vocal about my opposition to this bill

When faced with a bird problem, many people are tempted by "passive" control methods like ultrasonic deterrents and predator calls. While these products promise an easy fix, they are rarely effective for long-term control. The truth is, common feral birds in Australia, such as pigeons, Indian Mynas, and sparrows, quickly become habituated

When it comes to professional shooting in Australia, there are a few nationally recognised training courses:

• AHCPMG311 – Use of Firearms for Pest Control Activities from Aircraft.

When it comes to professional contract shooting in Australia, there are a few nationally recognised training courses:

• AMPGAM303 – Use Firearms to Safely and Humanely Harvest Wild Game.

When it comes to professional contract shooting in Australia, there are a few nationally recognised training courses:

• AMPGAM303 – Use Firearms to Safely and Humanely Harvest Wild Game.

When it comes to professional contract shooting in Australia, there are a few nationally recognised training courses:

• AHCPMG304 – Use Firearms to Humanely Destroy Animals.

I was recently interviewed by 7News about Australia’s ever-growing feral pig issue and the proposed feral animal bounty program announced by the NSW premier Chris Minns. I personally am in favour of this bounty program and the inclusion of responsible volunteer shooters to help. In short, I think we need to throw everything we have at feral