Tasmania to upgrade firearms management system
The Tasmanian government has commenced a project to upgrade their firearms management system, which will allow access to online services.
Bec Byfield
Why Australians struggle with trophy hunting
Premier Peter Gutwein today officially opened the 2022 deer hunting season for public land in Tasmania. This covers stag season only.
2022 deer ballot opens in Tasmania
Premier Peter Gutwein today officially opened the 2022 deer hunting season for public land in Tasmania. This covers stag season only.
Inside the Tasmanian Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan
The Tasmanian government has released their draft plan to manage wild fallow deer. We have a closer look at what is included, and look at the pros and the cons of the plan.
How to apply for a firearms licence in QLD
Getting your firearms license in Australia might seem quite a daunting task at first, especially as the rules and processes can differ so dramatically from state to state. We have created a series on How to Apply For a Firearms License in Australia, with NSW, Victoria and Tasmania already published. Over the coming months, we will add in all states and territories of Australia, but in the article, we’ll check out how to apply for a firearms license in QLD.
A picture tells 1000 lies – how a fake image was shared more than 20 million times
There was a time when photography was considered the ultimate truth; when a simple image was capable of telling 1000 words. Unfortunately, in an age where digital manipulation has become commonplace, it is much more common for a picture to tell 1000 lies than a single truth. In this article, learn how fake photography is being used to manipulate the public to believe radical ideologies.
Become a Beretta hotshot
Beretta Australia is launching a new photographic competition – the Beretta Australia “Hotshots” campaign.
18 hunting related activities to do in lockdown
Are you going a little stir-crazy in lockdown? Starting to climb the walls and long for the great outdoors? In this article are 18 hunting and outdoor related activities you can do in lockdown.
How to apply for a firearms licence in NSW
Getting your firearms license in Australia might seem quite a daunting task at first, especially as the rules and processes can differ so dramatically from state to state. We have created a series on How to Apply For a Firearms License in Australia, with Victoria and Tasmania already published. Over the coming months, we will add in all states and territories of Australia, but in the article, we’ll check out how to apply for a firearms license in NSW.
Benelli Lupo launches in Australia
Great news for fans of Benelli shotguns, the company has just launched their first bolt-action rifle – the LUPO – which is now available in Australia.
Is hunting under attack?
If you have ever doubted that hunting is under attack, you only have to take a quick look back over our social media posts from the last two months that show numerous examples of inflammatory media headlines, onerous government legislation and discriminatory acts by commercial businesses all aimed at recreational hunting and shooting.
The difference between hunting and poaching
Hunting and poaching. They are two words that have somehow become synonymous with each other. But are they the same thing, or are they wildly different? In this article, we will look at the main differences between hunting and poaching, and show how one gives back to wildlife while the other takes indiscriminately.
Do people really hunt zebra?
There’s no denying zebra are iconic to the African continent. It’s hard to think about Africa without imagining a herd of black and white striped zebra grazing across the open plains. Maybe that’s why some find it so hard to imagine why anyone could want to kill one. After all, why would anyone want to hunt a zebra? In this article, we’ll explore some of the common questions people have about hunting zebra and look at how hunting and conservation often go hand-in-hand.
Culling cockies
Cockatoos are not only synonymous with the Australian bush, they are a much-favoured addition to aviaries around the world. Despite being protected, they can still be killed under crop protection permits. In this article, we explore why cockatoos are culled, and why anyone would want to kill such an iconic bird.
Is hunting an ethical way to eat?
In this article, we explore whether hunting is an ethical, organic and sustainable way to eat, and why we have chosen to adopt it.