Residential education course for hunters who have drawn positions to hunt on Snake Island, Boole Poole or Blond Bay in 2022
Congratulations on being drawn for hunting on Snake Island, Blond Bay or Boole Poole during 2022.
You are invited to attend the official Hog Deer Hunters Education Weekend being facilitated by the Melbourne Branch of the Australian Deer Association, which will be held on Sunday Island, Corner Inlet, Victoria, on 15 & 16 January 2022.
It is highly advisable that you take this opportunity to attend this official weekend.
Our venue host is Sunday Island, a private cooperative, that will provide the best exposure you will get to viewing wild hog deer in their environment, before your balloted hunting period.
There will be presentations covering the legal framework, boating safety, the checking station process, hunting techniques, site-specific information, taxidermy and butchery.
A Hog Deer Stag carcass will be used for several demonstrations.
The weekend will allow you to increase your knowledge of the biology, hunting methods, and logistics required for a successful and enjoyable hog deer hunt.
The weekend will also provide you with a great opportunity to connect with other hunters drawn on the same period, share ideas and generally socialise.
Boat transport to the Island is included in the price, as are all meals and limited accommodation. Participants will be provided with a map to help them get to the jetty on time, as it is necessary to manage boat departures closely.
Meals will be prepared by Mark Fitzmaurice, ADA Melbourne Branch’s resident Chef.
Also, to create a COVID19 safe environment you will need to camp on the island and supply your own Swag or Tent. Shower & toilet facilities are available and these will be cleaned regularly by the island caretaker.
Beer can be purchased on Sunday Island for $2.50 a can.
There will be a Hunter’s Raffle on Saturday evening, only the balloted hunters will be sold tickets.
All hunters will also receive a complimentary melamine mug as a souvenir specially commissioned for the weekend.
Sunday Island is sand fly prone, so wear long trousers and bring Tropical Strength insect repellent.
The registration fee for the weekend is $180 inclusive of all fees and GST. This fee covers transport, accommodation and food [not beer or soft drinks]. The Melbourne Branch and Sunday Island are keen to increase family involvement, so anyone under 18 can register and participate for $88 - the weekend is a great learning experience for tomorrow’s hunters.
We also encourage ballot winners to invite any of their friends and they are more than welcome for the same price per head.
If in doubt, identification will be required for under 18s and will be checked before boarding the boat to the Island.
Please contact Gino Lendaro at melb.pres@austdeer.asn.au should you have any questions.
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