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Illegal Hunting in Australia: Why Rules Get Broken in 2026

Illegal Hunting in Australia: Why Rules Get Broken in 2026 Illegal hunting Australia 2026: verified Victoria GMA data, deer stats, duck season rules, licence requirements and penalties. 🦌 The Reality of Illegal Hunting Illegal hunting in Australia is statistically rare—but high-

Tasmanian Deer Season 2026: Hunters and Motorists Praised for Responsible Conduct in Central Highlands

Tasmanian Deer Season 2026: Hunters and Motorists Praised for Responsible Conduct in Central Highlands Tasmania deer season 2026 begins with strong safety compliance as Tasmania Police praise hunters and motorists in the Central Highlands. Over 300 vehicles inspected with no drin

2025 Victorian Game Bird Harvest Report: Record Numbers, Stricter Compliance for Hunters

2025 Victorian Game Bird Harvest Report: Record Numbers, Stricter Compliance for Hunters The Game Management Authority's (GMA) 2025 Game Bird Harvest Report confirms a season of high participation and tougher enforcement across Victoria. For hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, thes

South Australia 2026 Duck & Quail Hunting Season Dates, Bag Limits and Rules Confirmed

South Australia 2026 Duck & Quail Hunting Season Dates, Bag Limits and Rules Confirmed South Australia’s 2026 duck hunting season and stubble quail season have officially been declared, giving hunters clarity on opening dates, daily bag limits and permitted species. The Departme

Hog Deer Hunting Area in Victoria Expanded

Hog Deer Hunting Area in Victoria Expanded Victoria expands its hog deer hunting zone in the Gippsland Lakes, increasing access for hunters and strengthening deer population management. Updated rules, new hunting opportunities, and expert commentary from Australia’s leading hun

Renowned Commercial Hunter Killed in New Zealand Helicopter Crash

Renowned Commercial Hunter Killed in New Zealand Helicopter Crash A well‑known commercial hunter has died in a helicopter crash in remote New Zealand backcountry, sending shockwaves through the nation’s tight‑knit rural and outdoor communities. The man, respected across the hunt

Dolphins Are Using Sponges as Hunting Tools

Dolphins Are Using Sponges as Hunting Tools Rare new footage from Shark Bay, Australia, reveals wild bottlenose dolphins using sea sponges as hunting tools. Scientists uncover how this unusual technique affects dolphin echolocation, survival strategies, and long‑term cultural le

Pig Hunters Fined $52,000 After Posting Animal Cruelty Videos Online

Pig Hunters Fined $52,000 After Posting Animal Cruelty Videos Online Australian pig hunters Riley Thomas Lang and Marie Ann Parker have been fined $52,000 after posting graphic feral pig hunting videos online. The landmark RSPCA case highlights growing scrutiny of pig hunting pr

Australian Rangers to Cull Aggressive Dingo Pack After Death of a Canadian Backpacker

Australian Rangers to Cull Aggressive Dingo Pack After Death of a Canadian Backpacker Australian authorities have confirmed the euthanization of a 10‑animal dingo pack linked to the death of Canadian backpacker Piper James on K’gari Island. Autopsy results point to drowning com

Litchfield National Park Set for Major 30,000‑Hectare Expansion as NT Government Acquires Silkwood, Adding Robin Falls a…

Litchfield National Park Set for Major 30,000‑Hectare Expansion as NT Government Acquires Silkwood, Adding Robin Falls and New Hunting Opportunities Australia’s Northern Territory is preparing for one of the most significant upgrades to its outdoor recreation landscape in decade

Aerial Deer Culling in South Australia Sparks New Controversy as Hunters Release Disturbing Footage

Aerial Deer Culling in South Australia Sparks New Controversy as Hunters Release Disturbing Footage South Australia’s feral deer eradication program is again under fire after hunters published new video footage they claim shows cruelty during aerial culling operations. Official

Ambitious Australia‑Wide Hunting Project Aims to Gather 10,000 Feral Pig Ears for Landmark Eradication Research

Ambitious Australia‑Wide Hunting Project Aims to Gather 10,000 Feral Pig Ears for Landmark Eradication Research A bold new initiative in Australia is calling on hunters to help collect 10,000 feral pig ear samples—an unprecedented effort designed to fuel large‑scale scientific r

Expanded Hog Deer Hunting Opportunities Announced for Gippsland Lakes

Expanded Hog Deer Hunting Opportunities Announced for Gippsland Lakes A major expansion of balloted Hog Deer hunting in the Gippsland Lakes region will open up significantly more ground for hunters in 2026, strengthening Victoria’s reputation as one of the top destinations in Au

Australia Should Put More Feral Boar, Goat and Venison on the Menu

Australia Should Put More Feral Boar, Goat and Venison on the Menu Australia’s booming feral deer, goat and wild boar populations are causing massive ecological and agricultural damage. Now small producers are turning invasive‑species meat into pies and gourmet products — but ex

Aerial Hunters Mobilized as Australia Faces Post‑Flood Wild Boar Surge

Aerial Hunters Mobilized as Australia Faces Post‑Flood Wild Boar Surge Wild boars—one of the world’s most destructive invasive species—are once again in the spotlight as Australia launches an aggressive aerial culling campaign across flood‑hit regions of northwest Queensland. Th

Dingo Under Fire: Why Australia’s Apex Predator Is Being Wiped Out Despite Its Ecological Value

Dingo Under Fire: Why Australia’s Apex Predator Is Being Wiped Out Despite Its Ecological Value For more than two centuries, the Australian dingo has been treated as a pest, yet modern ecological research increasingly paints a different picture. Far from being a threat to the l

NSW Farmer Demands Larger Hunting Buffer Zones After Stray Bullets Hit His Property

NSW Farmer Demands Larger Hunting Buffer Zones After Stray Bullets Hit His Property NSW farmer near Glenbog State Forest calls for 2–3 km hunting buffer zones after bullets strike his vehicles and property. Growing tensions between landowners and hunters in Australia spark deba

South Australia Hunting Season 2026: Bag Limits, Dates and Key Changes

South Australia Hunting Season 2026: Bag Limits, Dates and Key Changes South Australia’s 2026 duck and quail hunting seasons are officially confirmed. Bag limits, season dates, Shelduck rules, excluded species and expert commentary. Full update for hunters in Australia and beyo

Canadian Teen Found Dead on K’Gari Beach in Suspected Wildlife Mauling

Canadian Teen Found Dead on K’Gari Beach in Suspected Wildlife Mauling A shocking incident on K’Gari — the world‑famous Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia — has reignited concerns about rising dingo aggression in the region. Nineteen‑year‑old Canadian traveler Piper James, w

Illegal Wild Boar Releases Confirmed by DNA Testing

Illegal Wild Boar Releases Confirmed by DNA Testing DNA analysis has confirmed that feral pigs recently found and destroyed on South Australia’s Limestone Coast were illegally brought into the region from New South Wales. According to the Limestone Coast Landscape Board (LCLB),

Thermal Imaging Transforms Deer Control in Australia’s Bush Capital

Thermal Imaging Transforms Deer Control in Australia’s Bush Capital Rabbits may be the first invasive species people associate with Canberra, but feral deer have quietly become one of the most destructive pests in the region. Across the ACT — from Namadgi National Park to Tidbin

Tasmanian Tiger: Eyewitness to the Last Thylacine Breaks Silence After 89 Years

Tasmanian Tiger: Eyewitness to the Last Thylacine Breaks Silence After 89 Years 🐅 A Childhood Memory That Never Faded Nearly ninety years have passed, yet Peggie Bassett still recalls the deep, guttural growl and unmistakable scent of the last known Tasmanian tiger — the thyla

Deadly Saltwater Crocodiles in Australia Rising In Numbers

Deadly Saltwater Crocodiles in Australia Rising In Numbers Australia’s saltwater crocodile population has surged to levels unseen since the 1970s, igniting a fierce national debate among hunters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts. Once nearly wiped out, these apex predators now

Falconry School Launches in Australia: A First for the Nation

Falconry School Launches in Australia: A First for the Nation In a landmark move for Australian wildlife education and outdoor heritage, the Full Flight Birds of Prey Centre in Miners Rest, Victoria, is preparing to launch the country’s first dedicated falconry school by mid-202

Kangaroo Bone Reveals No Signs of Hunting

Kangaroo Bone Reveals No Signs of Hunting A fossilized tibia of a giant short-faced kangaroo (Sthenurus), excavated from Mammoth Cave in Margaret River, Western Australia, has long been cited as evidence of early human hunting. The bone, dated to between 40,000 and 50,000 years

Australia’s Fox War: Inside the $200 Million Battle to Save Native Wildlife

Australia’s Fox War: Inside the $200 Million Battle to Save Native Wildlife Australia is waging one of the most aggressive predator eradication campaigns in the world, targeting the European red fox (Vulpes vulpes)—a species introduced in the 19th century for sport hunting that

New Gun Laws Spark Rural Backlash

New Gun Laws Spark Rural Backlash Australia’s New South Wales government has introduced sweeping firearm reforms in response to the December 14 Bondi Beach terrorist attack, which left 15 people dead. One of the attackers legally owned six guns, prompting NSW Premier Chris Minns

Firehawks: Raptors That Weaponize Fire

Firehawks: Raptors That Weaponize Fire For centuries, Indigenous Australians have spoken of “firehawks” – birds that pick up smouldering sticks from active bushfires and drop them into unburned grasslands. This extraordinary behaviour, once dismissed as folklore, has now been do

🐦 Escaped Invasive Bird Sparks Alarm in South Australia

🐦 Escaped Invasive Bird Sparks Alarm in South Australia A single red‑whiskered bulbul, a striking bird with a black mohawk and red cheeks, has been on the loose in Adelaide’s northern suburbs for several weeks. Although it may appear to be a birdwatcher’s delight, authorities w

🔫 Gun Law Reform in Australia: Minns Targets Recreational Hunting

🔫 Gun Law Reform in Australia: Minns Targets Recreational Hunting New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has unveiled a bold plan to reshape firearm legislation in Australia, declaring that recreational hunting should no longer be considered a “genuine reason” for gun ownership. T

Women Who Venture 2025: Empowering Female Hunters, Fishers, and Outdoor Adventurers in Australia

Women Who Venture 2025: Empowering Female Hunters, Fishers, and Outdoor Adventurers in Australia The inaugural Women Who Venture event in Brisbane brought together more than 100 women in October 2025 to celebrate hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor adventure. With films,

NSW Rifle Club Captain Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Pig Hunting Shooting

NSW Rifle Club Captain Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Pig Hunting Shooting A 63‑year‑old rifle club captain from Cessnock has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly shooting his 71‑year‑old friend during a pig hunt in the Upper Hunter. The case raises questions ab

Calls for Change in Australia After New Zealand Donates 12 Tonnes of Venison to the Needy

Calls for Change in Australia After New Zealand Donates 12 Tonnes of Venison to the Needy A New Zealand hunting charity has donated nearly 12 tonnes of venison — more than 93,000 meals — to food banks in 2025. The initiative has sparked calls for Australia, particularly Tasmania

Robert Borsak Tables New Hunting Bill in NSW: More Land, Better Opportunities for Conservation and Community

Robert Borsak Tables New Hunting Bill in NSW: More Land, Better Opportunities for Conservation and Community NSW MP Robert Borsak introduces the Game and Feral Animal Control Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, aiming to expand public land hunting, create a Conservation

Tasmania’s Feral Deer Population Surges by 20,000 in Five Years – Calls Grow for Stronger Hunting and Management

Tasmania’s Feral Deer Population Surges by 20,000 in Five Years – Calls Grow for Stronger Hunting and Management A 2024 aerial survey reveals Tasmania’s feral deer population has exploded by nearly 20,000 since 2019, reaching 71,655 animals. Conservationists warn current policie

Court Imposes $120,000 Penalty for Illegal Hog Deer Hunting in Victoria

Court Imposes $120,000 Penalty for Illegal Hog Deer Hunting in Victoria A South Australian man has been fined $120,000 by the County Court of Victoria for illegal hog deer hunting and trespass on private land in Gippsland. The ruling highlights the seriousness of poaching offenc

Tasmanian Deer Population Growth Matches Projections – Hunting Remains Vital for Wildlife Management

Tasmanian Deer Population Growth Matches Projections – Hunting Remains Vital for Wildlife Management The 2024 aerial survey confirms Tasmania’s fallow deer population has surged by 34% in five years, reaching over 71,000 animals. Experts stress that regulated hunting is essentia

Tracking Calendar and Rules: A Hunter’s Insight into Hunting Opportunities in the Australian Capital Territory

Tracking Calendar and Rules: A Hunter’s Insight into Hunting Opportunities in the Australian Capital Territory Understanding Hunting Seasons and Wildlife Management in the Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) , home to the nation's capital Canberr

Tracking the Wild Rhythms: Hunting Calendar, Seasons and Wildlife Access in Kakadu National Park

Tracking the Wild Rhythms: Hunting Calendar, Seasons and Wildlife Access in Kakadu National Park Hunting Regulations and Seasonal Frameworks in Kakadu National Park Kakadu National Park, one of Australia’s most iconic natural reserves located in the Northern Territory, is globa

Chasing Shadows in the Desert: Hunting Calendar, Seasons, Rules, and Strategies in Australia’s Red Centre

Chasing Shadows in the Desert: Hunting Calendar, Seasons, Rules, and Strategies in Australia’s Red Centre Understanding Hunting Seasons and Wildlife Management in the Red Centre The Red Centre of Australia — a vast, arid region encompassing iconic landscapes like Uluru, Kings C

Hunting Seasons in Arnhem Land: Timing, Rules, and Tactics for a Successful Hunt

Hunting Seasons in Arnhem Land: Timing, Rules, and Tactics for a Successful Hunt Understanding Hunting Seasons and Wildlife Management in Arnhem Land Arnhem Land, located in the remote northern part of the Northern Territory of Australia, is known for its rugged landscapes, den

Top End NT Hunting Seasons: When the Monsoon Dictates the Chase - Buffalo, Banteng and Wetland Pursuits

Top End NT Hunting Seasons: When the Monsoon Dictates the Chase - Buffalo, Banteng and Wetland Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in Top End NT The Top End operates under the Northern Territory's Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act with year-round hunting permitt

When the Time is Right: Hunting Calendar and Regulations for Deer in Tasmania

When the Time is Right: Hunting Calendar and Regulations for Deer in Tasmania Understanding Season Dates and Wildlife Management in Tasmania Tasmania, with its lush forests, rugged terrain, and mild climate, offers one of the most unique and rewarding fallow deer hunting experi

Tarkine Wilderness Hunting Calendar: When the Ancient Rainforest Reveals Its Game - Wallaby, Deer and Wilderness Pursuit…

Tarkine Wilderness Hunting Calendar: When the Ancient Rainforest Reveals Its Game - Wallaby, Deer and Wilderness Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in The Tarkine Wilderness The Tarkine Wilderness operates under Tasmania's strict Nature Conservation Act with year

Tasmanian Highlands Hunting Calendar: When the Alpine Wilderness Calls - Fallow Deer, Wallaby and Mountain Pursuits

Tasmanian Highlands Hunting Calendar: When the Alpine Wilderness Calls - Fallow Deer, Wallaby and Mountain Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in The Tasmanian Highlands The Tasmanian Highlands operate under the state's strict Wildlife Regulations with distinct se

Murray River Hunting Calendar: When the Waterways Come Alive - Duck, Deer and Riverland Game Pursuits

Murray River Hunting Calendar: When the Waterways Come Alive - Duck, Deer and Riverland Game Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in the Murray River The Murray River region operates under a complex cross-border regulatory system between New South Wales, Victoria,

Eyre Peninsula Hunting Calendar: When Coastal Bushland Meets Outback Game - Deer, Waterfowl and Feral Pursuits

Eyre Peninsula Hunting Calendar: When Coastal Bushland Meets Outback Game - Deer, Waterfowl and Feral Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in The Eyre Peninsula The Eyre Peninsula operates under South Australia's National Parks and Wildlife Act with year-round hunt

Flinders Ranges Hunting Calendar: When the Ancient Landscape Calls - Goats, Deer and Mountain Game Pursuits

Flinders Ranges Hunting Calendar: When the Ancient Landscape Calls - Goats, Deer and Mountain Game Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in the Flinders Ranges The Flinders Ranges operate under South Australia's National Parks and Wildlife Act with year-round huntin

Nullarbor Plain’s Hunting Calendar: When the Limestone Plains Awaken - Camel, Kangaroo and Outback Pursuits

Nullarbor Plain’s Hunting Calendar: When the Limestone Plains Awaken - Camel, Kangaroo and Outback Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in the Nullarbor Plain The Nullarbor Plain operates under cross-border regulations from both Western Australia and South Austral

Wheatbelt WA Hunting Calendar: When the Grain Fields Yield Their Bounty - Foxes, Rabbits and Cropland Pursuits

Wheatbelt WA Hunting Calendar: When the Grain Fields Yield Their Bounty - Foxes, Rabbits and Cropland Pursuits Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in Wheatbelt WA The Wheatbelt region operates under Western Australia's strict Wildlife Conservation Act with year-round hunti