The Accurate Reloading Forums
Cull Hunting in Australia?
21 February 2004, 09:18
Giraffe HunterCull Hunting in Australia?
Hello everyone,
I hope this is the right forum to ask this.
Is there any cull hunting done in Australia?
If there is -
what animals are usually shot?
Are there organized hunting operations that do these hunts?
Who would I contact about cull hunting?
How much does it cost?
Where & when do these hunts take place?
I would also like any information from people that have done this and what they thought of the hunt.
Thanks.
21 February 2004, 10:03
Bad Ass WallaceMost 'cull hunts' would be more for varmints than exotics. SSAA members often participate in culling goats in the sensitive national parks. These hunts are organised through the Parks & Wildlife service and members give their time and ammo for free to help preserve the natural envoirnment.
http://www.qir.com.au/hc.htm25 February 2004, 03:26
KarlMy Aussie compatriots may be taking the word 'cull' too literally, or else I am mistaken in what you are after.
In general most of the hunting we do here could be considered culling due to the volume and the pest status of the animals.
For 'unlimited general slaughter' the game includes hogs, feral cats, horses, camels, donkeys, feral cattle and goats. Maybe some wild dogs thrown in, and of course roos.
If that is what you are after- the guys here can probably help out with some suggestions on that sort of thing.
Karl.
25 February 2004, 04:03
whtailtakerQUOTE:
For 'unlimited general slaughter' the game includes hogs, feral cats, horses, camels, donkeys, feral cattle and goats. Maybe some wild dogs thrown in, and of course roos.
just a general question what do you do with all the "cull" animals that are killed ??
eat them,dump them, leave them, sell them ??
just curious
whtailtaker
25 February 2004, 06:39
KarlNot sure what happens on the big govt style culls.
Being a naturalist, I leave everything 'as I found it', including whatever I just shot
Seriously, some people take trophies(eg Capes and tusks) , some of the above are eaten or utilised on occasion, but I would say most are left to rot.
Karl.
25 February 2004, 08:57
Giraffe HunterKarl,
Quote:
For 'unlimited general slaughter' the game includes hogs, feral cats, horses, camels, donkeys, feral cattle and goats. Maybe some wild dogs thrown in, and of course roos.
This is more in line with what I was asking about.
I am not interested in trophy animals but would like to shoot some of the "pests" that you have listed.
Any information regarding "pest"-hunting would be welcome.
Thanks.
25 February 2004, 13:17
BakesGiraffe Hunter
As Karl said you can do alot of shooting in Australia for those species. We don't call it cull hunting to us its just hunting. The average bloke out pig hunting on private property can shoot as much as he likes. The best I've done in one day was 8 pigs and 1 donkey, Gary Hall who has just joined this site goes out more than I and really gets stuck into the pigs, I think his best single day was 19 pigs.
They are pests but they are also our game animals, the only bag limits we have are for Duck/Goose/quail and hog deer. When you pay for a safari, say in the top end, thats when the limits are put on, and the limits are only as big as your wallet. Some operators will charge say $50-100 for each boar, a bit more for a donkey etc.
If you want to come to Australia and hunt like that the best bet would be to try to line up some hunting with the Aussie members here abouts.
26 February 2004, 02:23
geekayThe property (12000 acres)I have hunted on most since '89 allows me; and any party I take, free access at any ferals I see with the understanding that some time is spent (culling) dropping roos on crops. I think this is pretty much the way of things with most hunters here once an atmosphere of trust is established. I was fortunate in that I had an introduction by a proffessional roo shooter who I served with and am extremely careful who I take with me.