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Victorian fox & wild dog bounties are back in 2017

Post by Oldbloke » 10 Nov 2016, 6:21 am

$10 for foxes & $120 for wild dogs

More info here:

http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agricultu ... fox-bounty

Collection schedule here:

http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agricultu ... n-schedule
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Post by Gwion » 10 Nov 2016, 7:12 am

I'm coming over for a feral dog shoot!!!
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Post by <<Genesis93>> » 10 Nov 2016, 7:26 am

$120 is awesome!!
Took a while but the Reds finally reversed their literal first decision when the came in - scrapping the bounty.

Might have to load some some appropriate 223 or 308rounds.... then go find some puppies :D
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Post by Oldbloke » 10 Nov 2016, 1:39 pm

Yeh, I noticed a few dog tracks on my last trip so might have a crack. Foxes will be out and about soon too.
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Post by Supaduke » 10 Nov 2016, 2:01 pm

I wonder how they can tell it's wild? Best take the collar of before you hand it in I guess.
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Post by Oldbloke » 10 Nov 2016, 2:06 pm

Supaduke wrote:I wonder how they can tell it's wild? Best take the collar of before you hand it in I guess.
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I never thought down that track. Guess they count on us being honest. Which im sure 99% are.
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Post by YoungBuck » 10 Nov 2016, 7:00 pm

Check the T&Cs of the wild dog bounty claims guys, you need to be a resident within the wild dog control area, seen here - http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agricultu ... the-bounty

I'm not in those areas unfortunately and would love to go hunt dogs and get collect $120 for one, geez.
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Post by YoungBuck » 10 Nov 2016, 7:03 pm

Seems they have re-written the terms a little since I first read about this a couple of weeks ago. Originally it read that even if you were an SSAA or other eligible club member you still needed to be within the dog control area... it looks like the wording has changed and seems to be SSAA members and others are eligible regardless of residential area, am I reading this right?
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Post by Oldbloke » 10 Nov 2016, 9:04 pm

Looks to me, must live in the area OR be a member of one of the associations/clubs mentioned.

Also dogs must be shot in control areas. Shame because there are a few in other areas.
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Post by sbd3927 » 10 Nov 2016, 9:13 pm

I got a fox last night, was tempted to skin it, but couldnt be bothered, just took the mask off before tossing it. I was wondering if the bounty was still going, so a timely post :D Happy with the shot too, 10mm above right eye at 110m, 22wmr, red led light, it just sat there watching me.
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Post by duncan61 » 10 Nov 2016, 11:16 pm

Good shot.That is like landing in the sand bunker then chipping in for birdie.WMR are not famous for pin point accuracy either
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Post by Gwion » 11 Nov 2016, 7:19 am

YoungBuck wrote:Check the T&Cs of the wild dog bounty claims guys, you need to be a resident within the wild dog control area, seen here - http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agricultu ... the-bounty

I'm not in those areas unfortunately and would love to go hunt dogs and get collect $120 for one, geez.



Got a heap of mates who could cash the bounty for me.
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Post by Oldbloke » 11 Nov 2016, 7:55 am

Went out for a whistle last night, having a blow on the tenterfield and hay fever hits in a big way. Then a massive sneezing fit as a fox poped its head up out of a creek at about 60 meters.
Lucky fox. Grrrrrrr
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Post by albat » 11 Nov 2016, 2:53 pm

Hey oldbloke i shoot a few hounds here in qld i can send em express post if you want to go 50 /50 !$$$
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Post by Oldbloke » 11 Nov 2016, 4:05 pm

albat wrote:Hey oldbloke i shoot a few hounds here in qld i can send em express post if you want to go 50 /50 !$$$


Not I said the little red hen. Bet it happens though.
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Post by RealNick » 17 Nov 2016, 11:15 am

$120!!

I gotta get out there :lol:
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Post by <<Genesis93>> » 17 Nov 2016, 7:10 pm

RealNick wrote:$120!!

I gotta get out there :lol:


yup, the pounds will be empty :lol: :silent:
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Post by YoungBuck » 08 Dec 2017, 9:32 am

Does anyone know what the go is for the bounties in 2018? There's no mention of the bounties ending, but there is also no update to the collection schedule, i.e. no 2018 dates listed.
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Post by Oldbloke » 08 Dec 2017, 10:32 am

No idea. Have you shot a few?
Have checked the gMa ?
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Post by YoungBuck » 08 Dec 2017, 1:02 pm

Haven't been for a couple of months, am planning on trying to get out to try call up a few on Monday, weather permitting.
Just wondering if I get any whether I bother de-masking them :unknown:
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Post by Oldbloke » 08 Dec 2017, 2:25 pm

YoungBuck wrote:Haven't been for a couple of months, am planning on trying to get out to try call up a few on Monday, weather permitting.
Just wondering if I get any whether I bother de-masking them :unknown:


You know you need more than just the mask for dogs don't you?
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Post by YoungBuck » 08 Dec 2017, 2:50 pm

Just the mask for foxes, dogs need the whole skin. I haven't been fortunate enough (or unfortunate depending on how you look at it!) to come across any wild dogs, though I would love to for that $120 bounty!
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Post by YoungBuck » 09 Dec 2017, 6:10 pm

For those interested, I lodged a question with the gov website - received this response:

Dear YoungBuck

Thank you for your recent enquiry to the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources

The Department's response is:-

The fox and wild dog bounty operates from March to October each year. The collection dates for 2018 will be published on our website in early 2018.

The following link to the website may be of assistance to you: http://www.ecodev.vic.gov.au

If you require clarification or have a further enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact the Customer Service Centre on 136 186 between 8am - 6pm weekdays or email : customer.service@ecodev.vic.gov.au
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Post by Oldbloke » 09 Dec 2017, 6:15 pm

Yeah, and only a very few locations and times to cash in.
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Post by Bigjobss » 10 Dec 2017, 10:50 am

Saw my first wild dog this weekend in the Alpine NP, weirdest thing he jumped in front of me to the side of the track and ran infront of my ute for about 500m before peeling off, i was going around 50-60km/h.
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Post by YoungBuck » 15 Dec 2017, 7:55 am

Oldbloke wrote:Yeah, and only a very few locations and times to cash in.

Better than no bounty at all!
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Post by Oldbloke » 15 Dec 2017, 8:42 am

YoungBuck wrote:
Oldbloke wrote:Yeah, and only a very few locations and times to cash in.

Better than no bounty at all!


I agree. But the time hunters must put in to get a dog you would think it would be more $ and easier to cash in.
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Post by Gibbo » 10 Jan 2018, 12:01 pm

Can you get in strife for carrying a non deer legal calibre in one of these control areas? 223 for example.
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Post by YoungBuck » 10 Jan 2018, 1:41 pm

Gibbo wrote:Can you get in strife for carrying a non deer legal calibre in one of these control areas? 223 for example.

No can't get in strife. You'd be a d*ckhead for trying to bring down a deer with a .223 or less anyway.

You will get in strife if you are caught in recognised deer habitat after dark with ANY rifle though.
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Post by Oldbloke » 10 Jan 2018, 2:14 pm

Gibbo wrote:Can you get in strife for carrying a non deer legal calibre in one of these control areas? 223 for example.


Not as simple as that. Last week I was trying to whistle a fox in deer habitat with a 223 in hand. Perfectly legal, just can't shoot a deer withit.
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