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Victoria's Alpine National Park opened up

Post by Gun-nut » 21 Mar 2018, 3:54 pm

The link pretty much says it all. It's always great news when a little bit of common sense shines though, and this is certainly great for Victorian hunters. :drinks:

https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/ ... 9a3358c2e1
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Post by Oldbloke » 21 Mar 2018, 4:31 pm

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Post by Gun-nut » 21 Mar 2018, 4:40 pm

Yeah no worries mate.

"DEER hunters will have ­access to an extra 90,000ha of Victoria’s Alpine National Park after one of the biggest changes to park access rules in three decades.

The changes, effective ­immediately, allow hunters to seek deer “about as far east in Victoria as you can go”, said Australian Deer Association spokesman Barry Howlett.

“It’s fantastic news,” he said.

“It’s what it should be, more public access to public land.”

Parks Victoria said deer hunting was now permitted in East Gippsland at areas around Suggan Buggan, Limestone Creek, Native Dog Flat, Charlie Creek, Buckwong Creek, Willis and an area east of Tubbut.

Parks spokesman Graeme Baxter said all species of deer — including Sambar, Red, Chital, Fallow, Rusa and Hog — could be hunted in the ­expanded section of the park.

A three to five-day aerial deer shooting trial will take place in the Alpine National Park in May, part of a wider deer control program in the Alpine ­National Park."
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Post by Bigjobss » 21 Mar 2018, 4:48 pm

Nice one thanks for the post.
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Post by Oldbloke » 21 Mar 2018, 4:58 pm

More info here.

parkweb.vic.gov.au/visit/popular-activities/hunting

I might have to make an effort and have a look this year.
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Post by Daddybang » 21 Mar 2018, 5:13 pm

Sounds like a good win for Mexicans. Good on ya's!!! :drinks:
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Post by RoginaJack » 21 Mar 2018, 5:42 pm

The potential income boost for Victoria will be simply huge, especially the small country towns!
All of Australian as well as overseas hunters will benefit from this decision and congratulations must go to Parks Victoria and all organisations that made this possible.

OLD BLOKE, are you close to this area and do you have any spare rooms to rent (mates rates, of course) and I'd brush up on my deer guiding skills, will be needed! Bugger, must see if I can talk the Boss into moving southwards.....

here's link with the map of the new area, just a darn pitting it stops at the NSW/Vic border.
http://www.sportingshooter.com.au/lates ... to-hunters

just a afterthought - in the USA they have areas and times set aside for muzzle loaders and bow hunting only, I Wonder if this could be tried here...?? :D

I've got a birthday and wedding anniversary coming up this week but this is far more exciting!! :clap: :clap:
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Post by Oldbloke » 21 Mar 2018, 6:14 pm

RoginaJack wrote:OLD BLOKE, are you close to this area and do you have any spare rooms to rent (mates rates, of course) and I'd brush up on my deer guiding skills, will be needed! Bugger, must see if I can talk the Boss into moving southwards.....


No mate. I'm on the wrong side of Melbourne. Minimum 2 1/2 - 3 hour drive. So strictly weekends which I don't like due to large numbers of trail bikes and traffic. I try to make one or two trips each spring, usually 3 Week days.
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Post by AusTac » 21 Mar 2018, 7:14 pm

I did see this! Fair drive and harsh terrain but i may get a chance in some coming time off in the next few weeks to have a quick few day recce, and if i don't see any deer the views are to die for
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Post by RoginaJack » 21 Mar 2018, 7:56 pm

AusTac wrote:I did see this! Fair drive and harsh terrain but i may get a chance in some coming time off in the next few weeks to have a quick few day recce, and if i don't see any dear the views are to die for


Yep and keep your eyes open, you might sight some deer as well..... :crazy:
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Post by AusTac » 22 Mar 2018, 5:23 am

RoginaJack wrote:
AusTac wrote:I did see this! Fair drive and harsh terrain but i may get a chance in some coming time off in the next few weeks to have a quick few day recce, and if i don't see any dear the views are to die for


Yep and keep your eyes open, you might sight some deer as well..... :crazy:



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