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http://www.sportingshootermag....r-pest-control-csiro Stolen from AHN. Thought you guys might be interested. Hunters underutilised for pest control: CSIRO 13 May 2014 Justin Law "The Australian recreational hunting community is large, active and willing to spend large amounts of money on hunting. Their activities need to be understood and participants engaged by wildlife managers in order to obtain the best outcomes for wildlife management in Australia." That is the conclusion of CSIRO study The Expenditure and Motivation of Australian Recreational Hunters conducted in 2011-12 where 7202 hunters participated in an anonymous survey. In what is significant recognition for recreational hunters, the study points to our financial contribution as well as our willingness to participate in pest eradication programs – something we already knew, but seems to be taking some time to get across to some state governments that appear to be more worried about shoring up the green vote than common sense. The full report still in production and has not been published, however the abstract from it outlines the basis for the research and the general findings. “Recreational hunting has a long history in Australia, as in other parts of the world. However, the number, characteristics and motivations of Australian hunters have never been investigated in the same way as other countries where hunting occurs. “In this report we aimed to systematically survey Australian recreational hunters to determine their demographic characteristics, patterns of spending and motivations. “Between September 2011 and June 2012 we encouraged hunters to participate in an anonymous, on-line survey hosted by SurveyMonkey. We asked 53 questions about the hunters, their hunting patterns, expenditure on hunting and their motivations to hunt. “7,202 hunters responded to the survey. The respondents were overwhelmingly male and 67% were aged between 31 and 60 years. Almost 34% of respondents were from Victoria, 26.7% from NSW and 22.0% from Queensland. “Average direct expenditure on hunting was $1,835 per person per annum while indirect expenditure was $2,168. Over 99% of respondents said that they would be willing to participate in pest control activities if they had the opportunity. “There are likely to be at least 200,000 and more likely 300,000 recreational hunters in Australia and they spend in excess of $1 billion dollars annually on hunting. Almost all of these hunters are willing to participate in direct wildlife management activities such as pest control.” Link to Wildlife Journal Abstract... http://www.publish.csiro.au/vi...?nid=144&pip=WR13171 ------------------------------ A mate of mine has just told me he's shagging his girlfriend and her twin. I said "How can you tell them apart?" He said "Her brother's got a moustache!" | ||
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As noted on AHN... this has been misreported as a CSIRO study. It is actually a University of Qld study (from the authors listed in the Abstract) - to be published in the CSIRO journal. A minor point perhaps but it should be reported correctly, as CSIRO is a Fed govt agency. Full credit should also go to the authors, not CSIRO. It is bloody good that CSIRO is going to publish it though!! This will have huge implications for the future of managed game hunting and recreational participation in pest control in Australia. Looking forward to seeing the whole article. A day spent in the bush is a day added to your life Hunt Australia - Website Hunt Australia - Facebook Hunt Australia - TV | |||
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We have the same idiots over here in the US using hired "snipers" to cull various animals that are too numerous for their range, or become pests. When hunting groups get wind of such information it's widespread rapidly so hunters can apply to do the shooting. Sometimes that even works. Though not all the time. Seems they're rather spent tax money on such things than take in much more and get the job done sooner by advertising to the hunting communities to come do the culling. George "Gun Control is NOT about Guns' "It's about Control!!" Join the NRA today!" LM: NRA, DAV, George L. Dwight | |||
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