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Post by bigfellascott » 20 May 2018, 10:38 am

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SCJ429 wrote:I see that the Barn sell Norma 204 brass for $105/100 which is great value. I also like to support the local guy but we sometimes get interesting service here. I don't mind paying extra for good service but that is not always what you get. We have plenty of places to hunt here, all in NSW. The closest one to me only takes 40 minutes to drive to. I also get down to the South Coast. We mainly get after foxes but also deer, goats pigs and lots of crows. The 204 is great for crows, foxes and a heap of other things as long as you are sensible.


Are we allowed to shoot crows in NSW?


Yes in certain areas it is permitted. :thumbsup:
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Post by SCJ429 » 20 May 2018, 1:28 pm

Yes, you need a permit. Most sheep farmers are not too fond of the Australian Raven pecking the eyes out of there birthing ewes.
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Post by bigfellascott » 20 May 2018, 1:34 pm

SCJ429 wrote:Yes, you need a permit. Most sheep farmers are not too fond of the Australian Raven pecking the eyes out of there birthing ewes.


Not sure you need a permit mate any links to it.
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Post by Apollo » 20 May 2018, 1:58 pm

SCJ429 wrote:Yes, you need a permit. Most sheep farmers are not too fond of the Australian Raven pecking the eyes out of there birthing ewes.


Don't know about the ACT but the only place Crows are protected in NSW is an area known as The Greater Sydney Land Area. Elsewhere they are game on.
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Post by bigfellascott » 20 May 2018, 2:49 pm

Apollo wrote:
SCJ429 wrote:Yes, you need a permit. Most sheep farmers are not too fond of the Australian Raven pecking the eyes out of there birthing ewes.


Don't know about the ACT but the only place Crows are protected in NSW is an area known as The Greater Sydney Land Area. Elsewhere they are game on.


That's pretty much my understanding too, and I think there's some areas of the Illawarra that are off limits too but can't quite recall.
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Post by zook60 » 20 May 2018, 5:01 pm

I thought anywhere west of the blue mountains you are permitted to shoot crows.
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Post by SCJ429 » 21 May 2018, 8:20 am

Sorry, I thought the crow was mentioned on the R license but it is not, my post should read pest bird species. Apologies to anyone who holds some affection for the Australian Raven. Otherwise I plead the 5th.
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Post by bladeracer » 21 May 2018, 8:58 am

SCJ429 wrote:Sorry, I thought the crow was mentioned on the R license but it is not, my post should read pest bird species. Apologies to anyone who holds some affection for the Australian Raven. Otherwise I plead the 5th.


Crows were one of the pests I shot lots of as a kid in sheep country, but I had thought they were now protected in all states. Would've been nice to discover they were still fair game somewhere.
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Post by Bruiser64 » 21 May 2018, 8:58 am

SCJ429 wrote:Sorry, I thought the crow was mentioned on the R license but it is not, my post should read pest bird species. Apologies to anyone who holds some affection for the Australian Raven. Otherwise I plead the 5th.


I dont know what the rules are in the ACT/NSW, but here in WA although they are a native species in some local government areas there is an open season as they are a pest bird. In those with no open season permits can be apploied for to cull them if they are proving to be a pest. In WA there is also a declared open season on western grey and western red kangaroos in a number of local government areas as well. Despite what the greenies lie about, bothe species of kangaroo are prolific and abundant as verified by the regular surveys that are conducted here.
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Post by Daddybang » 21 May 2018, 9:06 am

bladeracer wrote:
SCJ429 wrote:Sorry, I thought the crow was mentioned on the R license but it is not, my post should read pest bird species. Apologies to anyone who holds some affection for the Australian Raven. Otherwise I plead the 5th.


Crows were one of the pests I shot lots of as a kid in sheep country, but I had thought they were now protected in all states. Would've been nice to discover they were still fair game somewhere.


In qld the Australian raven and torresian crow are protected under the wildlife conservation act 1992 and need a permit to shoot. :thumbsup: :drinks:
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Post by bladeracer » 21 May 2018, 9:09 am

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bladeracer wrote:Crows were one of the pests I shot lots of as a kid in sheep country, but I had thought they were now protected in all states. Would've been nice to discover they were still fair game somewhere.


In qld the Australian raven and torresian crow are protected under the wildlife conservation act 1992 and need a permit to shoot. :thumbsup: :drinks:


Same here in Vic as far as I'm aware.
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Post by brett1868 » 21 May 2018, 2:28 pm

How can it be that crows are game on but the filthy bin chickens are game over?
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Post by Daddybang » 22 May 2018, 6:51 am

brett1868 wrote:How can it be that crows are game on but the filthy bin chickens are game over?



Crazy rules!!! :lol: :drinks:
Under the act up here even some species of invertebrates(spiders scorpions etc) are protected!!!!! :crazy: :drinks:
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Post by sungazer » 22 May 2018, 2:57 pm

From memory only and that can be bad at times I think in Vic all birds must be shot with a shotgun. i think it is put the other way around and says something like all bird species if not protected must not be shot with a single projectile gun. I could be way off and know a lot of sheep farmers and vineyards have lots of problems with them. the Raven with the white on the wings however just as bad but not as prevalent is definitely a native and protected.
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Post by Bruiser64 » 03 Nov 2018, 9:25 am

Just thought I would give an update on the .204 now that I’ve had it for a while. I am very happy with the caliber and the rifle I bought. The recoil is mild and the 40 grain Vmax projies are very effective when head shooting Roos. I have the savage Model 25 Walking Varminter with the thumbhole stock. I am very happy with the accuracy of the rifle as well. I mainly spotlight out of my vehicle shooting off a Racken Rest. I am very confident with this setup. I have shot Roos, rabbits and foxes and it has been a highly effective caliber and rifle. If it is really windy, I prefer to use my .243 when shooting Roos though. Overall The .204 savage is a keeper for me.
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Post by bigfellascott » 04 Nov 2018, 11:49 am

Bruiser64 wrote:Just thought I would give an update on the .204 now that I’ve had it for a while. I am very happy with the caliber and the rifle I bought. The recoil is mild and the 40 grain Vmax projies are very effective when head shooting Roos. I have the savage Model 25 Walking Varminter with the thumbhole stock. I am very happy with the accuracy of the rifle as well. I mainly spotlight out of my vehicle shooting off a Racken Rest. I am very confident with this setup. I have shot Roos, rabbits and foxes and it has been a highly effective caliber and rifle. If it is really windy, I prefer to use my .243 when shooting Roos though. Overall The .204 savage is a keeper for me.


Good to hear mate, I certainly enjoy using mine. :thumbsup:
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