Blogs and Articles

TL;DR: Getting a permit to control kangaroos on your property has changed. Applications no longer go through your local National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) office. Instead, they go through the Department of Environment and Heritage. Wait times have blown out from a couple of

The announcement of the National Gun Buyback Scheme in NSW comes as no surprise to Australia’s shooting community. But let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: this is not a buyback. This is the forced confiscation of legally acquired property from the most heavily vetted private citizens in this country.

Premier

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

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

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

If you’re looking for the best way to get rid of rabbits, then this article is for you!

Before we dive in, let me just say, I promise to put aside any bias I have as a contract shooter when talking about the various

Are you looking for the best way to get rid of pigeons? If so, this article is for you!

Before we dive in, let me just say, I promise to put aside any bias I have as a contract shooter when talking about the various

If ever there was a divisive topic, this is it! The amount of friendly banter and serious shit slinging I see from fellow shooters over what’s the best cartridge and shot placement for any given animal is crazy. And of