Events

Torbay & districts Feral Tally 2025 Registration Form

Sunset Saturday 26^th to sunrise Sunday 27^th April 2025

Registration is free and must be completed for each team, maximum of 4 people and one vehicle per team.

Registration form Must be emailed and received by formosaflora@bigpond.com by April 23^rd to ensure no properties clash.

• At a minimum team leader and firearm users must be Sporting Shooters Association of Australia members.
• Shooting must all be on private land with landowners written consent, or proof of text and if required property logged on portal as per regulations according to classification of licence holders.
• Safety is the participant’s responsibility, participants to have Sporting Shooters Association of Australia insurance or under liability of the farmer’s liability insurance.
• All firearms must be licensed, shooters licenced and used in accordance with Firearms Act 2024.
• No riding on ute or trays while on public roads.
• All participants of tally must be registered.
• WA local police will be notified prior to the event of the tally and red card event
• Shooting can occur outside of the Torbay Catchment so long as participants complete a registration form and are present for the tally – Foxes know no boundaries and don’t see the lines on a map!
• Strictly alcohol and drug free event. Please take care and consider fatigue and take measures to operate safely.
• Ensure cats are not shot near farmhouses and are feral, communications with property owners should occur to establish likelihood of pets and to ensure animals are not just stray pets. Cats MUST NOT be wearing a collar.
• RSPCA support the culling of declared feral species as long as it’s done in a humane way, with as little stress as possible inflicted on the animal (shoot to kill from stationary position using a proper calibre rifle).

All participants receive table pick prize, minimum value of $20 and over $1000 in prizes in total!

Present for Tally at 7.30 am sharp for BBQ breakfast at 8am Sunday 27^th April at 223 Rutherford Road Torbay.

Tallying and prize presentations for all participants.

Bring proof of kill (whole bodies) but leave and secure your firearms and dogs at home please. Whole bodies are required as the foxes will be used for student study by Murdoch University. Tails can be brought in for all other large animals if photographed to check date of capture.

Registration Form: Torbay & districts Feral Tally 2025 Registration Form

Send completed forms to: formosaflora@bigpond.com

Firearms current information sheets: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/western-australia-police-force/firearms-act-reform-2024

This event is facilitated by Torbay Catchment Group, Supported by Red Card for Rabbits and Foxes and Sponsored by Sporting Shooters Association of Australia WA (SSAA)

Liability

All responsibility rests with the participants; the shoot is a community activity that Torbay Catchment Group is coordinating. We are not formally associated with the running of this event.

Responsibility of participants:

· Alcohol, shooting & driving don’t mix! Anyone found to be drinking during the shoot time slots will be disqualified.

· Shooting only takes place on private land, with landowner’s consent, (property liability covers any incidents).

· Permission must be obtained to shoot on any property.

· Must inform neighbours of intention to shoot.

· Do not shoot towards property or roads.

· Guns are to be left at home at the tally up.

· By law all guns must be licensed, and shooters must have safety accreditation.

· Road and farm legalities must be adhered with any vehicle use.

· RSPCA support the culling of declared feral species as long as it’s done in a humane way, with as little stress as possible inflicted on the animal (shoot to kill from stationary position using a proper calibre rifle).

· Important- Due care and consideration must be taken when targeting feral cats.

1. Cats MUST NOT be wearing a collar.

2. MUST NOT be close to a dwelling.

3. Property, where shooting is to take place, must be advised to keep cat’s indoors.

The following safety code must be adhered to:

THE NATIONAL FIREARMS SAFETY CODE

1. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.

2. Your firearm is your responsibility.

3. Always ensure your firing zone is clear and identify your target beyond all doubt.

4. Never point a firearm at or near another person.

5. Never load a firearm until you are ready to shoot.

6. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

7. When you have finished shooting remove the magazine (if fitted), unload and then check that the chamber is empty.

8. Make sure that all firearms are transported securely to prevent misuse or theft.

9. Never allow unauthorised access to your firearm(s) or ammunition.

10. Do not climb fences or obstacles with loaded firearms.

11. Encourage safe and responsible handling of firearms in the field, on the range, and within the community.

12. Never mix shooting with alcohol or drugs.

13. Understand the operation of your firearm, keep it in good repair, and always use the correct ammunition.

14. Never store firearms and ammunition together. Ensure they are safely locked away when not in use.

15. Be familiar with the legal requirements for safe storage, firearms ownership, possession and use in your state or territory, or in the state or territory you are visiting.

16. Dispose of unwanted firearms lawfully. Surrender them to the police or sell them to or through a licensed dealer.

Animal Welfare

The culling of declared pest species (such as foxes, rabbits, and feral cats) is not condoned by RSPCA. However, if the culling is done as quickly and humanely as possible, the RSPCA respects that this is an option for protecting overall biodiversity quality. The RSPCA stipulates that minimal stress is caused to the animal. Called the “shoot to kill” approach, it requires shooters to make only headshots from a stationary position using adequate calibre guns.

Animal welfare experts agree that shooting can be a humane method of killing animals when the following requirements are met:

· It is carried out by experienced, skilled, and responsible shooters.

· The animal can be clearly seen and is within range to achieve an instantly fatal shot.

· The correct firearm, ammunition and shot placement is used.

· Target animals are not chased (but stalked as not to alarm the animal) prior to shooting.

· Wounded animals are located and killed as quickly and humanely as possible.

· Death of the target animal is confirmed before shooting another animal.

All participants in the shoot will understand and accept that full responsibility for safe and humane shooting practices lies with themselves and that “Red Card for Rabbits and Foxes” and local coordinators are not liable for any damage/injury caused as a result of this event.