Need help with pest animals?
We provide a free service
Farmers and landholders do not need to pay to register for the program and there is no fee for our members’ pest control services.
You have total control
Farmers and landholders have total control over who comes onto their property and what conditions our members must follow.
Accredited shooters only
SSAA members registered for this program have undertaken a shooting skill test that is equivalent to tests undertaken by professional shooters.
Covered by insurance
All SSAA members participating in this program are covered by the association’s $20 million public liability cover.
Testimonials
I have found the Farmer Assist program to be extremely helpful in controlling feral animals on our drought stricken property. I would recommend the program to other farmers.
Pat H, Longreach
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BY: FarmerAssist | July 26, 2023
Community involvement in Pest Control
Accessing skilled volunteer hunters in pest management through the SSAA Farmer Assist …
BY: FarmerAssist | July 25, 2023
Secure Our Farms – Hunt BioAware
Grain Producers Australia Colin Bettles talks about the new partnership between GPA and th …
BY: FarmerAssist | July 25, 2023
Shooting techniques for effective fox control
SSAA Farmer Assist took part in a forum on feral cat and fox management organised by the C …
BY: SSAA | November 29, 2022
Call for harvesters to help count quail in SA
A citizen-led science project mapping stubble quail abundance and presence across S …
An American to the rescue![]()
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The Ruger American Gen 2 Scout in .223 Rem has proven itself as a compact and reliable option that delivers well beyond its “budget” label. Designed with a 10-shot Magpul magazine, smooth three-lug bolt and durable Cerakote finish, it combines accuracy, versatility and rugged build quality. Priced around $1200–$1300, the Gen 2 Scout demonstrates that hunters can access strong performance and dependable features at an accessible price point.![]()
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Read more: www.ssaa.org.au/?ss_news=an-american-to-the-rescue
LET’S BE CLEAR: THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL IS NOT A SERIOUS, SCIENCE-DRIVEN ORGANISATION![]()
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SSAA Victoria has criticised the Invasive Species Council (ISC) for prioritising political point-scoring over evidence-based environmental policy and the well-being of regional communities. In a sharp response to recent public comments made by ISC CEO Jack Gough, SSAA Victoria says recreational hunters are being unfairly targeted despite their proven role in supporting conservation outcomes, regional economies, and public land management.![]()
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Representing more than 45,000 members, SSAA Victoria is urging Australians to see through what it describes as “ideologically driven misinformation” and to back a cooperative, fact-based approach to invasive species management that respects both science and rural livelihoods.![]()
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Read more: ssaavic.com.au/lets-be-clear-the-invasive-species-council-is-not-a-serious-science-driven-organis…
A great tool to increase pest control efficiency plus other benefits. It does not make sense that suppressors are not widely available to licensed firearm users.
Shh… We Really Need to Talk About Sound Moderators (Silencers, Suppressors) – SSAA Victoria
ssaavic.com.au
Overnight, the Government of the United Kingdom released its long-awaited response to public consultation on the use of sound moderators. In a written statement to Parliament, Minister for Policing an…
We are at the Gippsland Weed and Pest Fest promoting our program and the services provided by SSAA Victoria.
🦏 Could the ALP & Greens' Trophy Import Ban Do More Harm Than Good? 🌍![]()
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This week, the Australian Alliance for Animals announced that several political parties — including the ALP, Greens and Animal Justice Party — have committed to banning the import of some hunting trophies.![]()
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But independent research from the University of Oxford suggests this kind of ban could undermine global conservation efforts, rather than help them.![]()
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âś… Trophy hunting (when regulated) has been shown to:![]()
Protect wildlands from being turned into farmland![]()
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Create jobs and food security for local and Indigenous communities![]()
Support threatened species recovery![]()
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Meanwhile, the groups behind the Alliance derive the bulk of their funding from donations and bequests — and list “financial momentum” as a strategic goal.![]()
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📲 Full article here 👉 www.ssaa.org.au/?ss_news=alp-and-greens-to-damage-international-animal-conservation-efforts![]()
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#SSAA #ConservationMatters #TrophyHunting #Election2025 #SustainableWildlifeManagement