SSAA Victoria News
Hog deer ballot opened
The Hog deer ballot for the 2017 season is now open. Hunters have until November 30 to apply for the ballot, which generally covers Blond Bay State Game Reserve and sections of the Boole Poole Peninsula. The Hog deer ballot provides hunters one of the best opportunities to harvest a Hog deer and...
READ MOREOffer to SSAA tradesmen
SSAA Victoria is preparing to undertake significant works at one of its major shooting ranges over the next several months. With a desire to support members first, the Association is looking for qualified tilers, painters and carpenters to prepare quotes for these projects. Following successful...
READ MOREQ&A issues Monis licensing correction
ABC's QandA sparked outcry among sporting shooters during discussions about firearms on its September 12 program. On the panel of five, the only firearm owner was Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie, who was forced to answer one audience question connecting firearm owner to terrorists. Kicking...
READ MOREPut pen to paper for the future of your sport
SSAA Victoria and its key industry partners are hearing worrying reports out of Canberra about the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) review. It is now apparent that State Police agencies will present recommendations for the NFA at a meeting of the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC),...
READ MOREFarmer Assist comes to Victoria
SSAA Victoria is launching the Farmer Assist Program at the Elmore Field Days from October 4 to 6. It means SSAA members can register for the program from Tuesday, October 4. At the Field Days SSAA Victoria will be encouraging farmers to register for the free program and post their jobs on the...
READ MOREBallot results announced
The SSAA Victoria Annual General Meeting was held at the Sandown Park Hotel on Sunday, September 18. At the meeting Greg Moon and Jeff Kuyken were re-elected to the Board, and David Schereck filled the third vacancy. The results of the ballot were as follows: Greg Moon 2416 votes, David Schereck...
READ MORESSAA Victoria launches new website
SSAA Victoria has officially launched its new website, re-built from scratch with the help of award-winning Canterbury web design company Chromatix. The new ssaavic.com.au offers a user-friendly experience, combined with a modern, fully responsive design and social media integration. It is one of...
READ MOREWorldwide conservation tactics up for discussion
The Conservation through Sustainable Use of Wildlife Conference, from August 30 – September 1, was an invaluable opportunity for international and local experts to discuss environmental management across the world. Hosted by the University of Queensland at the Pullman Brisbane, the event allowed...
READ MORENational pest strategy under review
A review is currently under way into the draft Australian Pest Animal Strategy 2017-2027. The review is being carried out by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ Invasive Plants and Animals Committee. The national strategy was developed to protect Australia’s economy,...
READ MORETwo Aussies make Rio finals
Two Australians have made it through to medal rounds of shooting events at the Rio Paralympic Games, half way through the event. Christopher Pitt, 51, just missed out on the bronze medal for Shooting Mixed P3-25m Pistol yesterday, after qualifying seventh. Pitt and Korea’s Ju Hee Lee battled it...
READ MOREOur first Annual Report
SSAA Victoria has published its first Annual Report, allowing the Association to share the annual financial statements and review the activities and successes of 2015-16. The publication of the first Annual Report came at a time when the finances were at their strongest in recent years. Over the...
READ MORESSAA secures $200k more funding
SSAA Victoria has been successful in obtaining $200,000 of State Government funding to carry out much-needed works at Springvale and Eagle Park. Each $100,000 State Government grant – from round two of the Shooting Sports Facilities Program – will be bolstered by $50,000 of SSAA Victoria funds....
READ MOREMarlboro footage resurfaces
A behind-the-scenes video of a 1963 Marlboro television advertisement, which was filmed at Eagle Park Range, has resurfaced. SSAA member Ian Smith sent in the video that was filmed by his father, Colin – a committee member and Treasurer for the Association in the late 1950s and early 1960s....
READ MOREHunters given access to Snake Island
Balloted hog deer hunting will be implemented on Snake Island, near Wilson’s Promontory, in February 2017. Eight people will be allowed to hunt on the island at any one time under the new Victorian Government trial. The Snake Island model will follow Blond Bay State Game Reserve and Boole Poole...
READ MOREAussie shooters take home a gold
The Australian Olympic shooting team will return from Rio with a gold medal after finishing the shooting events in seventh place. SSAA Victoria member and Olympic Games debutant Catherine Skinner won the gold for the Shooting Trap Women’s event on Sunday, August 7. The 26-year-old – who grew up...
READ MOREWe’re heading to National 4X4 Show
The countdown to the National 4X4 Outdoors Show, Fishing and Boating Expo on August 19 to 21 is well under way. More than 31,000 people are expected to gather at the Melbourne Showgrounds for the three-day event, which will see more than 200 exhibitors in attendance. SSAA Victoria will be there to...
READ MORESpecial hours Eagle Park
The trading hours at Eagle Park Range will be reduced for three days in August. On Monday, August 22, Friday, August 26 and Monday, August 29 the range will open at 9am and close at 3pm. The reduced hours are due to the filming of a television program at a neighbouring property. Trading hours will...
READ MORENew-look website launched this month
SSAA Victoria is preparing to launch a new website within the next few weeks. The new-look website – still at ssaavic.com.au – will have a modern feel, be easier to navigate and have the same valuable information available to members. Featured news will continue to be uploaded to the...
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