Hello Alastair,
My suspicion is that the shooters are already introducing feral game animals
into public
lands where they were hitherto not found. In my area (Hunter Valley NSW) deer
have recently
appeared in Wallaroo National park and pigs in Heaton State Forest. It is not
impossible that they
walked there from other places where they are found but that seems to me to be
an unlikely story.
Control of feral animals in National Parks is rightly a job for professional
shooters.
Governments occasionally respond to mass pressure. If enough people protest
against
this proposal they may reverse their decision.
Cheers,
Jim Smart
East Maitland NSW
On 2012/05/30 20:23, Alastair Smith wrote:
Surely this is the thin end of the wedge. Don't forget this same Shooters Party
was also looking at introducing foreign feral game into the parks for their
edification and shooting in schools. Once shooters get this what is next?I am
opposed to shooting in national parks!
Regards
Alastair
On 30/05/2012, at 8:17 PM, Ed Williams wrote:
Instinctively I don't like this (as I don't wish to be shot!) BUT I think I
would like to see the details, which parks are exempt; if there are closed
seasons; what rules there are to stop abuses; etc before I can condemn it.
It's a shame that it was only done for cynical political reasons rather than a
stand against invasive species...
Agree with Alan though - no issue at all with removing feral pests... The NPWS
need all the help they can get.
Cheers all,
Ed
Ed Williams
Kingsville, VIC
(but formerly of NSW)
On 30/05/2012, at 6:46 PM, "John Harris"<> wrote:
In my opinion, not being a shooter, as long as the shooting has strict
guidelines and severe penalties for breaches, I think that it is a very
good idea. National Parks staff, of which I have been one, are run off
their feet generally with the other day-to-dy work that the control of
ferals is often down on the list of priorities. I and no doubt "we", have
all seen the damage caused by feral pigs, deer, foxes, rabbits, dogs and
cats in Parks and wondered as to what is being done about it....
But the guidelines must make it very *clear* that it is just not open
season on all wildlife.
On 30 May 2012 16:30, Alan Gillanders<>wrote:
I would not be too outraged if there was a mandatory gaol term for those
transporting live feral pigs or any of the animals listed. Forfeiture of
their vehicles, licences and weapons should be automatic. Hunters shift
feral pigs into areas cleaned out to maintain their sport.
Alan
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From: "Carl Clifford"<>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 2:25 PM
To: "Birding-Aus Aus"<>
Subject: [Birding-Aus] Hunting to be allowed in NSW National Parks
Dear All,
In a deal with the Shooters and Fishers party, the NSW Government has
announced that hunting will be allowed to hunt in 79 National Parks.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/**premiers-park-hunting-**
backdown-the-price-of-power-**sale-20120530-1ziik.html<http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/premiers-park-hunting-backdown-the-price-of-power-sale-20120530-1ziik.html>
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
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