New firearms added to prohibited list in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Firearms Services have published a new list of prohibited firearms. Check out this article to see what is banned, and what is allowed.
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Bookings now open for fallow does in Tasmania
In 2021, the fallow doe season (antlerless deer) is being run a little differently to previous years. Instead of being issued doe tags, or applying
Green lies and muddy waters surround duck hunting in Tasmania
The anti-duck-hunting crowd is out in force trying to stir up trouble by muddying the waters but thankfully many are starting to call out their green lies.
2021 Tasmania hunting season
In this I Am Hunter article, we provide the key dates for the Tasmania hunting season 2021 for stags, antlerless deer, wallabies and ducks.
Episode 7, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, you will see Rod, Jess and Tash taking part in a driven hunt for wallabies in Tasmania using dogs.
Episode 3, Season 1
In this episode, Tash hunts a fallow deer with her bow back when there was still a loop hole that allowed bow hunting in Tasmania.
Important changes to the 2021 Tasmania deer hunting season
The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) have announced some important changes for the 2021 Tasmanian Deer Hunting Season. 2021 Male Deer
Tasmanian Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan Project
DPIPWE will hold public information sessions to discuss future plans for the management of wild fallow deer populations in Tasmania.
3 reasons hunter education should be taught in schools
There are 3 main reasons why hunter education should be taught to children in schools. 1. Children learn a healthy respect for firearms that will help them as they get older. 2. Children learn where food comes from. 3. Children learn how to source food for themselves.
Why hunting is necessary for true conservation
The Hon. Robert Borsak, SFFP spoke to members of the NSW parliament about animal control and why hunting is necessary for true conservation.
Could Covid put hunting back on the map?
There’s been renewed interest in learning to hunt due to Covid. Could a global pandemic really be the thing that puts hunting back on the map?
Wallaby hunting under fire
Wallaby hunting has come under fire in Tasmania. In this article, we look at why hunting remains one of the best methods for controlling wildlife numbers.
Eating the feral animal problem
Meat has become a scapegoat for so many of the world’s problems, blamed for everything from cancer to climate change. Is eating meat the problem,
Ep 11: Hunting in Tasmania with Guy Barnett, MP
In this I Am Hunter podcast with Liberal MP, Guy Barnett, we talk about the importance of hunting and fishing in Tasmania, and the opportunities for growth in the industry. We also do the political two-step with Guy on that contentious issue of bowhunting in Tasmania.
How to apply for a firearms licence in Tasmania
If you want to start hunting or target shooting, the first step is to get your firearm’s license. But figuring out how to apply for