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 and personal accident 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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A paid employment opportunity for our South Australian members.Kangaroo Island Land for Wildlife are seeking expressions of interest for a 12 month position to help our team control feral cats in high conservation areas on Western Kangaroo Island. Applicants must be experienced with humane feral cat control techniques and be a good team player!![]()
Please email pat@terrainecology.com.au for more details.
This is why you should try your best to dispatch any feral cat you see while out hunting.A reminder of the destruction just one feral cat can bring. According to the federal environment department they threaten the survival of more than 100 native species in Australia.
Thinking about some new kit? A good place to start if you don't mind buying some pre-loved (and new) equipment.SSAA Gun Sales is an online service with free registration for SSAA members, dealers and the Australian shooting and hunting community, including firearm owners, collectors and enthusiasts. It has been designed to be Australia’s most comprehensive firearms and accessories trading website. Buy and sell new and used firearms and firearm parts, sights and optics, shooting and hunting products and accessories, ammunition and reloading equipment and more. It’s safe, secure, and simple to use.![]()
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Over time we have had a few wild dog jobs. Here's a few pointers to tackle these pests.HOWLING UP THOSE DESTRUCTIVE WILD DOGS![]()
The farmer suffered regularly from wild dogs attacking his cattle and calves and lost a significant number each year. The dogs had attacked just on first light, causing panic and injury to the stock. Don Caswell promised that he would attend at daybreak.![]()
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Are you a landholder or know of one with pest animal issues? We can help. www.farmerassist.com.au
We are currently advertising our program in a number of rural newspapers across the country. These include the Stock Journal, The Land, Stock and Land, Queensland Country Life and Farm Weekly. By utilising their print and digital media, we aim to further raise awareness of our program and extend our volunteer service to more in the rural community.
Just a quick reminder to complete the National Feral Cat Management Survey and pass it on through your social networks so lots of hunters can be represented in the data they collect.![]()
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Researchers from RMIT University are looking for volunteers to participate in a survey that asks questions about feral cat management in Australia. The information collected will help to generate a better understanding of feral cat management across the nation, including how to make improvements. ![]()
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The online survey should take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete and will consist primarily of short, multiple-choice questions about feral cats and efforts taken to manage them. Participation is voluntary and, if you choose to participate, you will remain completely anonymous. ![]()
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If you would like to participate in this survey and help with this research, please visit the following link - bit.ly/Cats2020ind