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What can you hunt in WA?

Recreational hunting in WA is limited to targeting Feral and Pest animals on private property

with the landowners permission. Some of the feral species in Western Australia include,

Rabbits, Foxes, Feral cats, Pigs, Wild Dogs, Goats, Camels, Donkeys, Wild Horses and Wild

Cattle.

There is no hunting allowed on State or federal land in WA without proper authorisation

from the local or state government controlling body. Doing so without lawful authority could

lead to infringements up to $12,500.00 or up to $ 500,000.00 if convicted in court.

Native animals (Fauna) are protected in Western Australia by the Department of

Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) under the Biodiversity Conservation Act

2016 and its associated regulations.

https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_13811_homepage.html

https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/law_s50938.html

A note on Duck shooting

There is no open season on Ducks in Western Australia. Ducks only allowed to be taken with a fauna causing damage licence issued by Department Of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)

A note on Kangaroo shooting

Western Grey kangaroo, Euro Wallaroo and Red Kangaroos are all classed as managed

Fauna in some parts of Western Australia. The taking of Kangaroos for commercial use requires a person to hold a fauna taking (commercial products) licence and the use of identifier tags before removing from

the property. Kangaroos maybe dispatched on private property without permit if they are

deemed to be destructive. Some local councils have restrictions on the

culling of Kangaroos it is up to the individual to ensure that they have read the latest

guidelines before carrying out culling activities. https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/licences-and-permits/fauna

Other SSAA 'Member Only' hunting options

  1. SSAA Farmer Assist has been developed to enable farmers with wildlife management issues to seek the assistance of members. SSAA members who participate in this program have all achieved a skill competency equivalent to professional shooter training and have committed to operating under a code of practice that demands safety, animal welfare and ethical behaviour.
  2. Our Conservation and Wildlife Management Groups who work with the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Department of Agriculture and Food WA, Recognised Biosecurity Groups, Catchment Councils and declared species groups to provide assistance with pest animal control programs. Our Conservation and Wildlife Management Groups have stringent training and assessment programs for applicants. There are various CWM Clubs around WA, to find a club nearest you go to OUR CLUBS page
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As a member you’ll have access to shooting clubs, a national magazine and a great insurance package for your firearms at home and in the field along with lots of other great benefits.

Your membership gives us strength to lobby the State and Federal Governments on matters that affect our sport. The greater our membership, the more effective we are.


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