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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.
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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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Hunting is under attack on several fronts. Support those that hunt and enjoy the outdoors just like you.Join Olympic archer Dave Barnes on a day out hunting as he passionately speaks out against the recent ban on bowhunting in South Australia. With years of experience representing Australia in archery and a deep love for the outdoors, Dave shares his frustration with the Labour government's decision and the impact it has on the hunting community.![]()
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In this video, Dave highlights:![]()
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– The stringent regulations already in place for bowhunting.![]()
– The inconsistencies in animal welfare arguments supporting the ban.![]()
– The broader implications of this decision on other outdoor activities.![]()
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1. Sign the Petition: Visit www.handsoff.au and add your voice to the cause.![]()
2. Contact Your MP: Find template letters at www.handsoff.au and send them to your local representative.![]()
3. Spread the Word: Share this video and the www.handsoff.au website with your friends and on social media.![]()
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Let’s unite to protect our rights to hunt, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors for generations to come.![]()
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#HandsOff #SaveBowhunting #OutdoorRights #hunting #olympicarchery
For our SA members who are interested in hunting generally, we can not let state governments exclude us from our pastimes that keep us connected with nature.
Tell Malinauskus Hands Off – Tell Premier Malinauskus and the Labor Government “Hands Off”.
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Tell Malinauskus Hands Off.The Labor Government is trying to take away the things we love about South Australia’s great outdoor lifestyle. Right now, they’re going after bowhunting. But, if we let…
If you, your family and friends live in WA, get onto this and sign away!🎉🎉🎉20,000 signatures🎉🎉🎉![]()
Thank you to everyone who has signed so far! We are on track to have the largest petition response ever for the WA Legislative Council!![]()
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Now is the time to keep sharing as we demand a balanced and unbiased inquiry into the Firearms Bill by the WA Parliamentary House of Review.![]()
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There are 90,000 firearms license holders in WA and many more who participate. Let's get as many of us on board as we can.![]()
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Now is the time to create firearms laws that address the problem of illegal firearms in our community. Not to persecute people going about their legal and legitimate pursuits and hobbies.![]()
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Sign the petition and share today!![]()
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parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/9933AA45F9AC7F7D48258AFB0005FA70?opendocument&
Attention all WA members.Here we go with another petition team – albeit an extremely important one !![]()
We must get our numbers on as we push forward again and tell the government that we demand the proposed firearm![]()
bill be scrutinised by a bilateral Legislative Committee where the parliament can interrogate all aspects of the bill.![]()
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By now you would have seen the intent of the bill is clearly NOT aimed at the criminal elements of our society but blatantly attacks law abiding firearm owners with unprecedented arbitrary firearms limits, and unworkable property approval restrictions in addition to the overreaching property use proposals and unnecessary minimum use requirements, all being piled on top of an unjustifiable scrutiny of West Australians personal beliefs and living circumstances.![]()
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It's important we get all current and future firearms users to sign this petition ASAP.![]()
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Many thanks to long standing advocate Rick Mazza for lodging the petition and the Hon Nick Goiran MLC who will read it in. ![]()
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www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/petitions/24-0016
One for our Victorian members.Limited positions are still available for the 'Duck Hunting 101' course this weekend. ![]()
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This one-day practical course will help you understand the most relevant hunting equipment, improve your shooting skills and provide proven hunting strategies and techniques.![]()
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You’ll receive practical instruction and tuition from leading Industry representatives, including hands-on target shooting to practice your skills and become a better gamebird hunter.![]()
ssaavic.com.au/duck-hunter-education-course/
Something that may be of interest to our NSW members.
Native Duck and Quail Hunting Survey of Regional SA (Closes midnight Sat 18 Nov 23)
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Recreational hunters play a key role in helping landowners control pest animals and reduce environmental impacts.![]()
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The whole reason SSAA Farmer Assist exists is to connect landowners with hunters to help with this mammoth task.![]()
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The role of the hunter is under threat in WA, where the WA Government has plans to restrict law-abiding firearm owners and landowners from managing their relationships and firearm use, responsibly as they have always done.![]()
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WA firearm owners can get more information via Western Australian Firearms Community Alliance – WAFCA and Sporting Shooters Association Of Australia WA Inc.