Clarifying where to shoot SA and VIC

[mremington]

Hi Guys,

I'm from Alaska and recently new to Southeast SA / Southwest Victoria - New to gun laws down here and trying to get my head around things so that I don't do the wrong thing.

As far as I can tell you can hunt and shoot on unalienated crown lands. Does this mean NF?

I have been to all the Gov websites but its really unclear, hope someone can please just give me a really simple stupid answer so I don't get myself into strife or upset anyone.

Kindly Appreciated in advance

Mike

[VICHunter]

I'll leave SA to one of the locals, but in Victoria...

State Forests - Yes

State Game Reserves - Game can be hunted during season only.

National Parks - In most no, but some areas are open for game hunting during season.

I'm sure there is a link on DPI website somewhere.

I will find when I'm at a computer and not on my phone.

[AusC]

Try this mremington.

Where can I hunt in Victoria - DEPI

[Aster]

If you've found a spot you're interested in but are in doubt, you can also call DEPI or Parks Victoria to confirm.

Phone: Department of Environment & Primary Industries - 136 186

Phone: Parks Victoria - 131 963

[Lorgar]

You can also hunt for game in season and hunt for pests all year round on private property in Victoria.

With permission of the land owner obviously...

[savage308]

Good luck finding unalienated crown lands in South Australia your best bet will be the state forests in Victoria.

[subatom]

You can also hunt for game in season and hunt for pests all year round on private property in Victoria.

With permission of the land owner obviously...

Private property in SA is another option too. Permission needed as well of course.

Got any friends with properties?

[Noisydad]

There's an app for hunting in Vic thats quite good and it's free.

[Gregg]

This is from the SSAA for you re: South Australia.

Don't know if you're into birds as well but there is some info here on that too.

South Australia
In South Australia open seasons under certain conditions permit the hunting of certain species of protected game. A few species of native animals and all species of introduced animals can be hunted with no bag restrictions; however a hunting permit is required before it is permissible to hunt such animals. A hunter must obtain and carry written permission when hunting on private land.

South Australia has a permit system in which any person wanting to hunt must hold the appropriately endorsed permit. The ‘Basic’ permit enables a person to hunt all species of introduced animals and a few selected native species. To hunt duck and quail will require an ‘Open Season’ permit (quail and duck plus Basic) for the hunting of protected game. There is currently also an ‘Open Season Quail’ permit available for those not intending to participate in duck hunting.

It is a requirement that prior to applying for an Open Season permit (which endorses Duck Hunting) an applicant must have first passed the Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT). Juniors aged between 15 and 18 years old or sub-juniors under the age of 14 years can apply for a hunting permit.

In South Australia, the following species are classified as game and can be taken during a declared open season.

• Stubble quail
• Pacific black duck
• Grey teal
• Hardhead (white-eyed duck)
• Mountain duck (Australian shelduck)
• Pink-eared duck
• Maned duck (wood duck)
• Chestnut teal
• Blue-winged shoveler

In South Australia, the following species are classified as feral and can be taken any time on private property with permission from landowners.

• Feral goat
• Pig
• Camel
• Deer
• Rabbit
• Red fox
• Starling
• Domestic pigeon
• European blackbird
• Spotted turtle-dove

[mremington]

Guys, I didnt expect such great and timely replies.. cheers for all the help, you Aussies are pretty damm great!

[Gregg]

No worries mate.

Welcome to Oz.

[AusC]

There's an app for hunting in Vic thats quite good and it's free.

This one.

Game Hunting Application for Smartphones.

[Lorgar]

The app's good.

I updated my Android phone to the latest O/S and it wasn't compatible though so broke the app for myself