Entries for the 2024 Victorian Public Land Hog Deer ballots have now closed.
The draw is being hosted by the Gippsland Deer Stalkers on:
Thursday, 9 November, commencing at 6:45 P M at the Tanjil South Hall, 377 Willow Grove Road, Tanjil South, Vic, 3825.
The best way to ask questions is via the contact form on the bookings site. This will ensure that your query goes to the right person and gets answered in a timely manner.
Do I need to physically attend the ballot draw?
No. Most entrants don't attend the draw and there is no requirement to. Successfully drawn entrants are notified by email. The ballot draw is a great social evening and hunters are welcomed and encouraged to attend - the draw is also live streamed on the Blond Bay Hog Deer Facebook page.
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Please check your spam filters. If the money has been deducted from your bank account, your entry has been successfully registered.
No. The ballot is run by an independent group of hunters, the Blond Bay Hog Deer Advisory Group (BBHDAG). Membership of the BBHDAG comprises independent hunters who are also members of ADA, SSAA, GDSA, and FGA.
No. An entry gets you into the ballot draw. Your chances of getting drawn are typically somewhere around five per cent.
Yes, if you have a shooters licence we ask that you enter that on entry. Drawn hunters have the option of using any legal method of take (firearm or bow) or could even take both on the hunt.
No - it is one entry per hunter. Data is checked before going into the draw and anyone with multiple entries forfeits all entries.
Yes, you can put in an entry for someone else, but, hunts are not transferrable - ID is checked to ensure the person who is drawn is the person who takes the hunt. Note that only one entry is allowed per email address.
Yes, if they are drawn they will need to be accompanied on the hunt by a fully licensed adult.
No, hunts are not transferrable. If you get drawn and cannot take your position it will be re-allocated by the advisory committee.
Yes, all hunts are conducted on public reserves. A friend or family member can accompany you and assist at camp etc. but they cannot assist in your hunt.
Yes. The Australian Deer Association runs a specific education weekend for ballot entrants.