Another SA Private property question

[nickbarker]

Hi guys

First up im new to this forum so better say hi! Just got my FL a few months back and a couple of rifles. I'm currently living in VIC but we are moving to SA soon as we have a little one on the way and the wife's family lives there. We also have just bought a 10 acre block of land in the hills.

My question is..is there a minimum size for a property before you are allowed to shoot on it in SA? I emailed the department of the environment people and they just said i didn't need a permit to hunt on my own land - no mention of restrictions....i want to make 100% sure before i go making some noise. The land is Hills Face Zone, i.e. not rural but not residential either.

The property is very hilly with lots of gullies etc so ill have no dramas with finding a backstop, my neighbours are also quite excited about someone dealing with the fox and rabbit problem and deer have been sighted.....i think they are looking forward to a BBQ?! anyway neither of them has a problem with me shooting on the property.

To be honest i was just thinking about using the .22 with sub sonics and going for the bunnies...the .308 is a bit loud

Anyway if anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Nick

[tom604]

i dont think there is a min size requirement and if they say you can shoot on your property, vermin control?,then you should be good to go. plus you should be able to get on the neighbor's place but you will need a permit for that,about 60 bucks?,bit vague on the price but not too dear, hello to the forum as well

oh almost forgot you will need someone to help shoot those pesky deer as well,,,,,,,hint hint

[on_one_wheel]

I do plenty of shooting on small private propertys in sa, never had a hunting permit because if its for controll of problem pests that are causing a economic loss or propety dammage to a buisness its not needed.

Extra care should be exercised to ensure your projectiles dont leave the propety you are hunting on, ( the sole reson I bought a 12 gauge )

Noise .... the more times the police get called out for legitimate gun shots the better, suppressors might become welcomed because of it one day..... im working on sound amplification atm to create awareness.

There is little clarity on minimum propety size, I'v been meaning to find out myself but haven't bothered yet. The firearms branch might be able to clear it up but I don't take anyone's word for it untill they can show me writing.

People may become frightened or intimidated from gunshots but provided it is not your intention its not a offence.

[nickbarker]

Thanks guys for the advice, that's great news. In that case ill bust out the .308 and hopefully can have a venison BBQ for the neighbours!

[Carter]

About the permit for you. Here is the run down according to SSAA.

Legislation summary - South Australia

3. Hunting
The South Australian Department of Environmental Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs issues hunters with permits under Section 68A of the state's National Parks and Wildlife Act. The permit covers a range of hunting activities in particular settings. Holders must carry the permit with them at all times (as with a licence) - even when hunting on private land. Permit holders also require the written permission of landowners in order to hunt on private property (permission usually only lasts for 6 months at a time).