Hunters setting a good example
Hunters need to be aware of how their actions can impact the quality of their surroundings. You should always aim to leave the environment better than when you first arrived. Natural habitats and ecosystems can be extremely sensitive to human activity. All types of wildlife and native plants rely on the quality of their environment in order to thrive and reproduce.
These simple rules help maintain public hunting areas and meet community expectations for the behaviour of ethical hunters:
- take all your rubbish with you
- do not leave spent cartridges or shells behind; they do not easily decompose
- always drive on designated tracks
- always drive slowly and safely, and obey the 60 km/h speed limit on forest roads
- leave native animals, plants, flowers and non-camping areas as you found them; animals rely on these for food and shelter
- do not leave any food items or their packaging behind
- always dispose of harvested animal carcasses thoughtfully and away from water bodies
- at a minimum, cover animal waste and offal with dead vegetation and rocks.