SSAA Tasmanian Deerstalkers Inc

Tasmania Club Profile

Tasmanian Deerstalkers Inc was formed in November 1967 at Broadmarsh. Two years later, the first SSAA branch was formed in Tasmania. The SSAA Tasmania club activities were conducted at the Deerstalkers’ range. The current Tasmanian Deerstalkers Club President, Terry Hill, was the inaugural SSAA Tasmania President. Interestingly, 30 years later, the Tasmanian Deerstalkers became a branch of SSAA Tasmania.

The club competes regularly, with range activities including pistol, rifle and shotgun competitions such as Silhouette, Field Rifle, Benchrest, Big Game Rifle and Sporting Clay events. Shoots are conducted on the second and fourth Sunday every month and there are some weekday practices.

The club also has some leased land for hunting and conservation at Arthur’s Lake, Lake Echo and Lake Leake. These leases are held in cooperation with Forestry Tasmania and the Hydro Electric Commission. Spotlighting permits for wallaby (when in season) are available for paid-up members.

The club is currently upgrading the range facilities to a national standard. This will enable the club to host major shooting events in the future. The upgrades will include an extension of the pistol and rifle ranges and expansion of the carpark. A container for additional equipment storage has also been added.

The club has provided shooting facilities for the Police Youth and Citizens Club and junior air rifle target events in the past. Unfortunately, due to insurance obstacles, these activities have been temporarily halted. However, members hope to re-enable this participation.

Club members are actively involved in state council meetings and through the State Forest Hunters Committee, they aid other parties whenever possible. The range is open to other SSAA club financial members and is available for charity fundraisers.

The ranges, featuring picturesque scenery in a tranquil bush environment, are situated at Pontville, just north of Hobart.

For contact information check the state branch list here.