When you are enjoying Victoria's great hunting opportunities, be mindful that the future of hunting depends on how
you conduct yourself as a hunter. Every hunter should be an ambassador for the recreation.
As a responsible hunter you should always:
- Respect animals
- Respect the environment
- Respect other hunters
- Respect the hunt
- Respect non-hunters
- Respect the laws
Respect animals - Only take what you can use
- Make optimal use of harvested quarry (have a minimum/no waste approach)
- Shoot only when you can retrieve your quarry
- Shoot only when a humane result is possible
- Use the right equipment to effectively and humanely hunt animals
- Look after your hunting dogs
| Respect the hunt - Hunt safely and abide by the Firearms Safety Code
- Lead by example
- Respect our cultural heritage
- Always hunt within the law and report illegal behaviour
- Uphold the highest ethical standards
- Promote and praise good behaviour
- Know your skill limits and hunt within them
- Improve and maintain your skills through practice and/or joining a club
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Respect the environment - Take all your litter (including empty cartridges) with you
- Bury or remove animal remains
- Drive only on designated tracks
- Keep campfires safe
- Leave your campsite clean
- Protect our wetlands and waterways (e.g. don’t leave animal remains in or near waterways)
- Take part in efforts to protect and restore wildlife habitats
| Respect non-hunters - Help others and be courteous
- Thoughtfully carry hunting equipment and harvested quarry (e.g. cover quarry during transit)
- Respect the opinions of non-hunters
- Only enter private property with permission
- Share the harvest with a non-hunter and promote the culinary/sustainability benefits of hunting
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Respect other hunters - Be respectful and courteous if hunting or camping in the same area as other people
- Be safe and abide by the law so everyone is on a level playing field
- Share your knowledge and skills with others
| Respect the laws - Take time to know the laws and act within them at all times
- Work with Authorised Officers; they are there to help you and ensure safe, sustainable, humane and equitable hunting
- Don’t tolerate illegal behaviour - report suspected offenders on 136 186.
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Hunting's future depends on you. Show respect and hunt responsibly.
The link below provide information sheets on the minimum standards.
Responsible hunting minimum standards
Responsible hunting flyer