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The
Hunters’ Code
1. I
will consider myself an invited guest of the land holder, seeking
his or her permission, and so conducting myself that I may be welcome
in the future.
2. I will obey the rules
of safe gun-handling and courteously but firmly insist that others who
hunt with me do the same.
3. I will obey all game laws
and regulations and will insist that my companions do likewise.
4. I will do my best to acquire
those marksmanship and hunting skills which assure clean, sportsmanlike
kills.
5. I will support conservation
efforts that can support sustainability for future generations of Australians.
6. I will pass along the
attitudes and skills essential to ensuring long term sustainability of
Australia’s natural and cultural heritage.
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The Ten Commandments of Safety
1. Treat
every gun with the respect due a loaded gun.
2. Carry only empty
guns, taken down or with the action open, into your car, camp
and home.
3. Always be sure that the
barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
4. Always carry your gun
so that you can control the direction of the muzzle.
5. Be sure of your target
before you pull the trigger.
6. Never point a gun at anything
you do not want to shoot.
7. Never leave your gun unattended
unless you unload it first.
8. Never climb a tree or
a fence with a loaded gun.
9. Never shoot at a flat,
hard surface or the surface of water.
10. Do not mix gunpowder
and alcohol.
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Firearm
Safety – Basic Fundamentals
a. Never
have in your possession a firearm that is loaded, unless you are
holding it and ready to shoot.
b. Use only safely constructed
firearms in sound condition and the correct ammunition.
c. Always point the muzzle
in a safe direction.
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Rules
of etiquette when hunting
• Leave
gates as you find them
• Ask permission to light cooking fires first
• Keep cooking fires as small as possible
• Put your fires out properly before leaving
• Never gather firewood with a chainsaw
• Keep clear of stock routes
• Drive only on defined tracks
• Be especially careful with target identification & danger zones
if spotlighting
• Keep away from water troughs
• Never contaminate stock water with soaps
• Take your rubbish away with you
• Ensure the property owner is well aware of your movements
• If you are successful, offer to share your game with the owner
• Report any suspicious or unusual events to the owner
• Don’t keep returning with new people – guard ‘your’
hunting areas jealously!
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