Hog Deer Hunter Education Course 2027

Hog Deer Hunter Education Course 2027

Date: Saturday 16 January 2027
Time: 8:30 am start
Venue: The Old Ferry Terminal Building, Port Welshpool
Cost: $99 per person

Congratulations on being selected in the Blond Bay Hog Deer Ballot for the 2027 hunting season!

Make the most of this special opportunity by joining the Australian Deer Association’s Hog Deer Hunter Education Course—a full day of practical advice, expert presentations and demonstrations to help you prepare for your hunt.

Learn from experienced hog deer hunters, including previous successful ballot participants, alongside representatives from the Snake Island Cattlemen Association, the Game Management Authority Victoria and other contributors, with marine safety advice also included.

What you’ll learn

• Hog deer hunting laws and your responsibilities as a balloted hunter
• Boating safety and access considerations
• The checking station process
• Hog deer behaviour and hunting techniques
• Site-specific information for Snake Island, Blond Bay and Boole Poole
• Caping, meat care and butchery demonstrations

Practical demonstrations using a hog deer stag will be included if an animal is available.

Whether you’re preparing for your first hog deer hunt or building on previous experience, the course will help you better understand the species, your hunting area and the planning involved in a safe, responsible and rewarding hunt.

It’s also a great opportunity to meet other successful ballot hunters, connect with people drawn for your hunting period and share ideas in a relaxed, social setting.

What’s included

• Egg and bacon roll on arrival
• Full day of expert presentations and practical demonstrations
• Venison lunch
• Afternoon tea

Friends and guests are welcome

Ballot winners are encouraged to bring someone who would also enjoy learning more about hog deer hunting. The course costs $99 per person.

Accommodation

For those wishing to stay nearby on Friday 15 or Saturday 16 January, cabin accommodation and camping options are available at:

BIG4 Long Jetty Caravan Park – Port Welshpool
6 Port Welshpool Road, Port Welshpool VIC 3965
Phone: (03) 5688 1233
Website: longjettycaravanpark.com.au

Please contact the park directly to check availability and make a booking. Accommodation is booked separately from the course.

Further information

Contact Paul at [email protected].