Australian Deer Association Inc – Mission Statement
To effectively advocate for the sound management of wild deer and for public land hunting.
Australian Deer Association Inc – Objectives
The improvement of the status of deer in Australia,
The promotion of research into the habits of deer; and the scientific study of deer in Australia and their relationship to the Australian environment,
The promotion, application and publication of the methods of management and control of deer whether semi-domesticated or wild,
The retention and improvement of habitat for deer and other wildlife, particularly by encouraging governments to pass legislation and make regulations based on sound management principles,
The preservation, and where appropriate the generating of deer hunting as a legitimate sport,
The preservation and extension of public access to the Australian bushland for recreational use, and the encouragement of such use,
The preservation of the environment,
The education of hunters in the safe handling of firearms, and,
The personal adoption by members of the Association’s Code