Capital Region Rabbit Shooting - CRRS

Obvious from the comments that most people would rather see rabbits used for meat and fur than poisoned (at some point in the future).

This comment stood out: “I have read the story, and while rabbits can develop resistance to biological controls, I am yet to find one that is resistant to a .22 to the head.”

📍The federal government has committed $4m to a national partnership developing new biological controls to combat Australia’s growing rabbit resistance problem.
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Leaving this hear to listen to the whole episode later…

“Should you wet age or dry age venison? Is it better to leave meat on the bone? Does soaking wild game in milk actually work? And what's the best way to care for meat in the field?

In this episode of Australian Hunting and Beyond, Matt sits down with Dave from Hunt Eat Repeat—a food scientist, passionate hunter and content creator—to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding wild game meat.

From food safety and bacterial growth to ageing venison, freezing techniques, handling meat in the field and reducing gamey flavour, this episode is packed with practical advice backed by food science and real hunting experience.”

The Truth About Game Meat | Food Scientist Explains Venison, Wet Ageing, Dry Ageing & Hunting Myths Does wild game really taste "gamey"... or are hunters preparing it ...

Excellent information sheet from Vic Feral Eradication about the destructive impact of feral cats in Australia. These highly destructive predators need to be targeted and removed from the Australian landscape. Modern thermal technology and modern traps help a lot but there is no room for complacency. Feral cats kill far too many native animals.

Fact sheet on feral cats

Saturday shout-out to my friend Malu Hunter - Fishing. If you live in or near canberra and are interested in learning more about fishing, please give him a follow and support him on social media. He's a good man who regularly shares his knowledge and love for fishing with his family and with his community. Our world would be a better place if more people went fishing for carp!!

Brilliant idea from Hunt Catch Cook for utlising left over venison (or any other game meat). It's another great argument for more people to utilise this underutilised natural, nutritious, currently abundant, AND ENVIONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE protein resource.

Pindone is also deadly to non-target species. Pindone is a first-generation anticoagulant poison primarily used to control European rabbits, but it is highly indiscriminate and toxic to many Australian native species. It works by disrupting blood clotting, causing animals to suffer slow, fatal internal bleeding.Native wildlife can be killed by pindone through two distinct pathways:

Primary Poisoning (Direct Ingestion)Many native species share a high sensitivity to pindone and will eat the oat, carrot, or pellet baits left out for rabbits. Species at extreme risk of primary poisoning include:

Mammals: Kangaroos, wallabies, possums, antechinus, and endangered bandicoots.

Birds: Parrots, pigeons, ducks, and various other seed-eating (granivorous) birds.

Reptiles: Goannas and other native lizards.

Secondary Poisoning (Indirect Ingestion)

Pindone takes 4 to 14 days to kill a rabbit. During this time, the poisoned, weakened rabbits become easy targets for predators. Scavengers also feed on the toxic carcasses. This transfers the poison up the food chain, killing:

Birds of Prey: Wedge-tailed eagles, kites, and owls.

Carnivorous Marsupials: Dasyurids (such as quolls).

If you live in or near Gundaroo and want to learn more about wombats, Wildcare Queanbeyan, or wombats mange… put Saturday 25 July in your diary and RSVP to the event below.

Wombats need your help

Wombat Mange Awareness presentation - Gundaroo
Saturday 25 July Gundog Estate, Cork St Cellar Gundaroo 1:30 PM - 3 PM

If you would like to learn more about mange, the horrible disease that affects wombats and how it is treated, and / or would like to know how you can help, please join Elena Guarracino, the Wildcare Queanbeyan Wombat Mange Program Coordinator at the Gundog Estate, Cork St Cellar in Gundaroo on Saturday 25 July between 1:30 PM and 3 PM.

Coffee / hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. For catering planning purposes please contact David on 0488 022 992 to register your interest to attend. Wombats need your help, even if it is just reporting wombats with mange to Wildcare.

Please report wombats with mange to Wildcare Queanbeyan: 6299 1966

Some excellent advice on pig trapping from Far Side Of The Hill in the post below!

"🐗 FERAL PIG EDUCATION — “If You Don’t Understand Them, You Can’t Beat Them”
Most people fighting pigs are fighting the wrong battle.
You don’t win by being louder, faster, or angrier.
You win by understanding how pigs think.
🐾 1. Pigs run on routine
They’re creatures of habit.
Same paths. Same feed spots. Same water.
Break their routine too early and you’ve just trained them to avoid you.
🎥 2. Cameras aren’t optional — they’re essential
If you’re not watching behaviour, you’re guessing.
Guessing is how you end up with half a mob caught and the rest educated.
🧠 3. Pressure creates smarter pigs
Shooting at the wrong time, rushing a trap, or baiting inconsistently teaches pigs one thing —
humans = danger.
Once they learn that, your job gets ten times harder.
🐗 4. Whole‑mob thinking is the only thinking
Catching one or two is a feel‑good moment, not a solution.
Real impact comes from calm, confident pigs walking into a system they trust.
🌱 5. The damage is bigger than the rooting you see
Pigs spread disease, foul water, smash pasture, hit calves, and cost landholders thousands.
If you’re only reacting to the visible damage, you’re already behind.
🔑 The takeaway
Feral pig control isn’t about luck.
It’s about behaviour, consistency, and a system that works with pig psychology — not against it."

The also sell excellent pig traps if you need one and transport all over NSW.