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
Key Program Aims
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BY: FarmerAssist | July 26, 2023
Community involvement in Pest Control
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Shooting techniques for effective fox control
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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
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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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✅ 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
SA members… Have you and your friends signed?Let’s Hit 10,000 Signatures Before Christmas!![]()
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We’re Close, But We Need You!![]()
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Together, we've made incredible progress. But we need one final push to reach our goal of 10,000 signatures on the petition at handsoff.au.![]()
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This is our opportunity to stand together and ensure our voices are heard in Parliament, pressuring the Malinauskus Government to overturn their ban on bow hunting, set to take effect on December 1.![]()
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The Labor Government is trying to take away the things we love about ![]()
South Australia’s great outdoor lifestyle. ![]()
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Right now, they’re going after bowhunting. But, if we let them, camping, shooting or fishing might go next.![]()
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It’s time to tell Premier Malinauskus and the Labor Government “Hands Off”, and together, let’s protect the sports and recreation we love.![]()
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Your voice matters now more than ever.![]()
1. Sign the Petition: If you haven’t already, add your name at handsoff.au.![]()
2. Share It Far and Wide: Forward this email to friends, family, and anyone who values their freedom. Every signature counts.![]()
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We’re so close—let’s make it happen before Christmas. Together, we can make a difference.![]()
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Sign the Petition Now![]()
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Thank you for your passion and support.
This is one for our South Australian members to consider. Put your name down to be considered as part of a team to participate in a year-long project to prevent environmental damage from overabundant grazing wildlife.
Want to try deer hunting? Here's an opportunity for our Victorian members to learn from people with decades of deer hunting experience.