Introduction and learning objectives

Access to hunting on private land is a privilege that must be taken seriously. The landholder trusts that you will act in a safe, ethical and responsible manner. Acting irresponsibly can damage the relationship you have with the landholder and will always result in loss of access. It may also result in the landholder revoking access to all hunters on their property now and into the future.

The following are the unit objectives:

• understand your responsibilities when hunting on private land
• practice safety when hunting from a vehicle with a spotlight
• hunt from a tree stand safely
• understand the Native Game Bird Management Program
• comply with your biosecurity obligations.

Holding an R-Licence, even when hunting on private land across Australia, gives landholders confidence as they know that you are covered with $25 million third-party public liability insurance. The high standards expected of you as a licence holder on public land should also be applied when you are hunting on private land.