Thread: Attention farmers

Yup very hard to get on to property's now days because of a few idiots, I shoot out Tottenham way and its just about impossible to get on to new places because of cut fences stolen diesel lost dogs ect ect if it was not for the fact I have family there I doubt I would have any propertys out there to shoot on Some irresponsible doggers have ruined it for the rest of us. Here's an example Trio face 60 charges after pig hunt

Originally Posted by 460cixy

Yup very hard to get on to property's now days because of a few idiots, I shoot out Tottenham way and its just about impossible to get on to new places because of cut fences stolen diesel lost dogs ect ect if it was not for the fact I have family there I doubt I would have any propertys out there to shoot on Some irresponsible doggers have ruined it for the rest of us. Here's an example Trio face 60 charges after pig hunt

I used to shoot but retired my firearms as it it more and more difficult to find places to hunt.
Farmers could make money out of the situation by charging shooters to hunt. Turning a bad situation into a money making situation perhaps

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Originally Posted by 460cixy

Yup very hard to get on to property's now days because of a few idiots, I shoot out Tottenham way and its just about impossible to get on to new places because of cut fences stolen diesel lost dogs ect ect if it was not for the fact I have family there I doubt I would have any propertys out there to shoot on Some irresponsible doggers have ruined it for the rest of us. Here's an example Trio face 60 charges after pig hunt

Yep its a very difficult situation these days...I'm only young compared to most on here however been brought up to do the right thing (same as yourself by the sounds of it) by my grandfather and old boy who have always been shooters however I went down the hunting dog path which it is unbelievable how disrespectful and ungrateful others can be out around the Tottenham,warren,carinda way it is pretty bad out that way for fence cutting its a joke...for example I was heading away to a property up the mountains one arvo on the way up I passed a paddock with a mob of pigs reasonably close to the road rather then pulling up letting the dogs out and causing a heap of grief I drove kilometers past them to the homestead and asked if it was ok to go catch them pigs that were down rooting up his paddock ? The response was "nope I don't want u pig chasing kind around here all yous do is cut fences and steal stuff" I was a little offended by the response I received and it showed how bad a name the sport or hobby has gotten itself...
It is frustrating to think that these "scum" goto the trouble of stealing diesel,pumps,bikes and goodness knows what else when all they have to do is pull there finger out and get a bloody job and ya wouldn't need to take $50 worth of diesel and use $60 worth of diesel to get there...

There are "scumbags" in all activities, not just hunting. Yes they give ethical and intelligent hunters a bad name but there are clearly two types, the invited and uninvited. The latter are clearly selfish and ruin the reputation and efforts of the first.

Good luck and thanks to all ethical law abiding hunters, I'm in this category and respect the land owner's wishes at ALL times.

I think programs like this SSAA Farmer Assist Program | SSAA Farmer Assist & Sharp Shooters - Landline - ABC are definitely a part of the future solution.

I'll be certified hopefully early in the new year.

Same here ranga just gotta find the time to get out for the accuracy test.

Good luck with what you wish. Being brought up on sheep & cattle properties, Central Qld, in the late 50's, I say this. You would be regarded as a cowboy, & not allowed any where near the property. Just my thoughts. Bob