The Game Management Authority will be holding the Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT) and Hound Hunting Test at the SSAA SHOT Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds this weekend (October 19-20).
The tests are in addition to the R-Licence Test, which will be held adjacent to the indoor shooting range in the main hall throughout the weekend.
“The WIT is a compulsory test for anyone wanting to take part in duck hunting next season and we’re very pleased the GMA is offering it at the Expo,” said SSAA Victoria Hunting Development Manager David Laird.
“It makes it convenient for hunters who are at the show and gets them ready for the coming season.”
The Hound Hunting Test is a requirement of obtaining a game licence for anyone wishing to hunt Sambar deer with the aid of hounds.
The test includes questions on licensing requirements, when you can hunt, legal hunting methods, safe firearm handling practices, ethical responsibilities and other information relevant to the hunting of Sambar deer with the aid of hounds.
The WIT involves a series of multiple-choice questions based on video footage of waterfowl in flight. A video screen will be set up and the footage will be shown prior to each test which will be held at 11am and 2pm each day. The HHT will be run at all other times between 9am and 4pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday.
The cost of each test is $32.60 and those wishing to complete it at the Expo can register at the Game Management Authority stand.
SSAA Victoria will conduct the R-Licence test, which is required by Victorian hunters wishing to hunt in NSW. Hunters will be able to complete the test between 9am and 4pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Allow at least an hour to complete the test and register at the testing area adjacent to the indoor range.
Cost for the R-Licence test is $20 for SSAA members and $30 for non-members.
