Shooting/Hunting in Austraila

[Carver]

Great info and pictures, as you stated that each state has a little different approach, do you have problems taking a weapon from one state to another?

[RanchRoper]

Interesting thread, thanks.

[220]

Great info and pictures, as you stated that each state has a little different approach, do you have problems taking a weapon from one state to another?

Most recognise interstate licences if you are only visiting for a short time. If you move then you have to go through the entire application process again.

[220]

A few visitors at the farm over the last few weeks, plenty of night time pics but looks like they are starting to get comfortable and putting in the odd daylight appearance.

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[Mags]

Cool photos! Who are your visitors?

[220]

Some of the local sambar population, they were introduced to Aus in the 1860's from India and have thrived, population estimates are anything up to 1 million.
They are the largest deer species we have, mature stags can weigh over 1000lbs. Evolving on the subcontinent in jungles with tigers they are pretty well devoid of preditors in Aus, dingos and dogs no doubt get a few but really there isn't anything to threaten a mature stag. Surprisingly given the climate they come from they have thrived in the south east of Aus and the alpine areas in particular. They are a solitary species and it is rare to see more than a female and calf together. They are predominantly nocturnal, they don't have a rut like most deer species and will bread year round.

[220]

Was thinking about moving my cam as I hadn't had anything on it for 2 weeks, checked it last Sat and plenty of activity again including this nice series of pics. I am guessing the hind was in oestrous as the spiker was 90 seconds behind her the young stag 15min and the older stage a few hours latter again. The 2 stags spent a bit of time sniffing around the opposite bank.

[Redthies]

Great thread 220! Where are you in Oz? I’d guess Vic by your pics and my limited experience in your country. I’ve been there twice but not for nearly long enough. Both trips were mainly Sidney, but I did get as far as Jindabine to see a mates acreage on the Snowy River, and on another trip we didn’t get quite as far out but spent some time in the bush around Katoomba in the Blue Mtns. I’ve got a bunch of friends in Queensland and a few down in Melbourne as well. I’ve had fellows work for me from sheep stations that are 100s of KMs from the nearest town as well. Photos of them hunting roos with AR based rifles out of helicopters made it seem pretty Wild West to me, but that was many years ago. If it were practical, I’d move there in a heartbeat. It’s a lovely country you have!

[ESquared]

220, thanks so much for keeping this thread going. Been watching this from the beginning and wonder, is it even possible for a non-Australian to come into the country to hunt, and, if so, how would that work?
Could one bring one's own rifle? Doesn't sound like it. Is there a "hunting industry" down there, with guides and such, that a visitor could utilize?
Just asking because it certainly looks like a "bucket list" place for a hunter/outdoorsman.

[220]

Certainly possible for a overseas visitor to hunt in Aus, there are safari operators and guides in most states and bringing your own firearm is possible.

A very quick search turned up this for my state and another for Victoria, most states will have something similar in place. Obviously forearms would have to comply with our regulations so semiautos are out but your henry or a bolt action would be allowed.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transact ... ing-permit
http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.as ... t_ID=49498