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Bendigo Field and Game Inc.

Locality: Bagshot, Victoria, Australia

Address: corner of Whirakee and Collins Rd Bagshot, VicRoads ref Map44 H3 3551 Bagshot, VIC, Australia

Website: http://bendigofieldandgame.weebly.com/

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25.01.2022 Australian Simulated Field - the road back from COVID-19 Due to restrictions on public gatherings, sporting and recreational activities Field & Game Australia b...ranches voluntarily ceased operations in Late February in the interests of supporting the public health effort to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Recent decisions relaxing restrictions provide a pathway back to normal operations in a staged approach. This document outlines the current requirements for Field & Game Australia branches and individual members participating in Australian Simulated Field activities. The aim is for all branches and members to have accurate information so they can recommence activity while continuing to protect the health of members and the broader community.

25.01.2022 As we hopefully get back to some sort of normal with shooting please dont forget our sponsors of the club who unfortunately missed out on there sponsored day due to having to cancel the shoots because of COVID restrictions. April. Rhinosport, Bronzewing/Larporte. May. Smiths Outdoors. ... June. Fish, Hunt,Dive Africa. And dont forget our meat tray raffle supplier. Meat Matters Eaglehawk. Please more than ever support our sponsors and support local. See more

24.01.2022 Sad to hear of the passing of Geoff also a past member, BF&G committee

23.01.2022 A great day was had be all those who attend last Saturdays English Sporting shoot. A big shout out to the sponsors for the day. Harrison 4WD &... Borough Tyres &Auto. As we try a get through these crazy times more now than every please support local business but especially those that sponsor our great club.

23.01.2022 Constitution Update The commitment was made to members at the 2019 AGM that FGA would revisit the current Constitution. As our Constitution is registered in Vic...toria, we have been working with the Victorian Government and VicSport to ensure that we get the best outcome. The Victorian Government has provided funding for the Constitution to be reviewed and updated. FGA has appointed prominent law firm Landers & Rogers, who are experts in the sport and recreation sector, to undertake the work. FGA has received the first draft which has been reviewed by the National Office staff and the FGA Board. A second draft is being worked on by our legal team, we will be providing this draft to branches as part of the AGM information pack. The FGA AGM will be held on Saturday 17th October 2020 and the Constitution will be an agenda item for discussion. This is an important step for FGA and we are not going to rush the process, we are committed to consulting and engaging with branches to ensure we get the right outcome, so we are not looking to pass any motions at the 2020 AGM regarding the Constitution. Following the AGM we will then undertake a further consultation process (yet to be developed) with branches and members with a view to taking the final draft to the AGM in 2021. This review has been 10 years in the making so we are really excited that we can finally deliver on this commitment.

22.01.2022 Squads and times for Saturday 26th September Please bring exact amount of cash for payment $30 adult & $25 pen arrive 1/2 hour prior to start time for squads and payment Squads should complete their competition rounds and depart the shoot ground. Face masks must be worn at all times except when you are in the stand and shooting. 1.5 metres between shooters in squads

21.01.2022 Who doesn’t love smashing clays! Bendigo Field and Game Inc. organised training yesterday following all Covid regulations with three sessions of 20 people and set up two grounds. FGA hopes that all members in the locked down states don’t have to wait too long to get back out there.

20.01.2022 Update on our practice shoot Saturday 26th September pre-nominatons nearly full only some single spots left, I'll take a few waiting in case we have a withdraw, we had to cap numbers to allow for distancing Covid-19 rules and finishing times. Thanks

19.01.2022 Heres some images of recent works undertaken at Tang Tang Swamp by Dja Dja Wurrung staff, Parks Victoria, North Central Catchment Authority, Game Management A...uthority and Field & Game Australia. Funding through the SHAP has been used to complete this works including improving access through new steel gates replacing old wire panel gates. Car parking with bollards and gravel base with access adjacent to sealed road. Also a trial levy bank to verify the impact when water levels rise, if the desired impact is realised it will be replicated in a more permanent state. Further works in the near future will be a pump on the Tandarra pondage with a pipe line to the wetland to allow for the delivery of environmental water. Its fantastic to see such investment in the future of our wetlands and we look forward to continuing working together on future programs and development of other trial sites and planned works. #australiasmostsurprisingconservationists

18.01.2022 Final squads updated, dare I say final final squads. Theres been a bit in the news this week about waking up machinery, we found all of gear hadnt fallen asleep and is raring to go, even our 34yearold laporte springingteal trap! Our newer ones.are.also ready. #laporteaustralia

18.01.2022 New functionality added by My Clubs My Scores will allow members to self-nominate and pay for shoots through the MCMS Clay Target app. Follow the link for video tutorials for shooters and shoot organisers.

18.01.2022 Updated times for Practice Saturday 27th June check MCMS for names

18.01.2022 Results from 100 Target Shoot today ,Saturday 24th. Some great shooting from Wayne Stiff 96/100 with the last 74 straight, vets hard to win with 91 Phil Stowe and 90 Affie Fletcher shooting 2nd and 3rd best on the day. Difficult conditions early with rain but afternoon cleared to sun and wind

17.01.2022 FGA was appalled to receive this email on Friday in which Victoria Police make the threat that as Victorians and firearm licence holders if we blatantly and de...liberately breach the restrictions in place by the Chief Health Officer then your licence can be suspended, cancelled or may be subject to a reprimand which could harm any future licensing. This positive discrimination is unacceptable. We saw earlier this year the over reach by Victoria Police with firearms retailers. This is again another over reach discriminating again against firearms licence holders. Over the weekend FGA has written to the Minister for Police, the Executive Director LRD and also made a complaint to the Victorian Discrimination Commissioner about this outrageous over reach and positive discrimination by Victoria Police. If you feel discriminated then please make a complaint to the Discrimination Commissioner at https://makeacomplaint.humanrights.vic.gov.au/ FGA has been very clear that we must respect and comply with restrictions in place to protect us and battle the spread of COVID19. To imply that Blatant and deliberate disregard of the CHOs directions endangers public safety and calls into question a licence holders suitability to be licenced in an area that requires a strong emphasis on safety is disgraceful and again tries to paint licensed firearms holders in a poor light. This behaviour must be called out. FGA will be taking this issue up on behalf of members.

17.01.2022 Results from todays 90tgt SuperSporting Some very testing targets with some excellent off the gun scores and some very good grade scores with handicap added given the difficulty and technical standard of the targets. Format was fresh, timings worked out to be spot on 3hrs 10min wave1, 3 hrs 5min wave 2. Some morning wave shooters managed to make an hour drive to shoot some more practice elsewhere Cartridge prizes held at club for future pickup.... Next Super Sporting for August 29th, most likely exact format as today woth same squad numbers. Normal club shoots July 25th and August 22nd, watch this space. Scores inc HCP 1st: John Younger 88 2nd Chris Brown 84 3rd Gary Hobbs 82 4th Phil Stowe 81 CB 5th Glen Phillipson 81 CB 6th Russel Pigdon 80 7th Nick Guerra 79 CB 8th Xavier Russell 79 CB 9th Greg Shelton 79 CB 10th Jeff Bingham 78

17.01.2022 Results from todays 80 target Eng sporting shot over 10 stations 4 pair each, fantastic winter weather sunny no wind, all day. Placegetters pick up prizes next shoot

16.01.2022 Update: firearm and ammunition restrictions from Victoria Police. On Monday May 11 2020, the Victorian Government provided an update regarding the current COVID...-19 restrictions and have allowed some outdoor recreational activities to take place whilst maintaining social distancing. The Licensing and Regulation Division are able to announce that, the temporary ban on the selling, loaning and hiring of firearms and ammunition for the reasons of Sport or Target Shooting, Clay Target Shooting and Recreational hunting will be lifted as of Tuesday 12 May, 2020 at 11:59pm. You must continue to practice social distancing and should only be undertaking these activities if you really need to. It is integral to your health and wellbeing. The Licensing and Regulation Division aims to minimise disruption in the industry as much as possible. Given this, we would like to assure you that licence holders will not have to reapply for a Permit to Acquire (PTA) if they applied to the Licensing and Regulation Division prior to 31 March 2020. Additionally, we will be prioritising these applications prior to any new applications that are sent to the Licensing and Regulation Division. These applications will be assessed and processed in an orderly fashion. Where a pre-payment for the PTA fee was made, applicants will not face further costs from the Licensing and Regulation Division.

15.01.2022 Let’s all have a say.

15.01.2022 Our first shoot in 2021, 75 Target on 23rd January, H/G & OTG Graded event , 930 am start. Full canteen and drinks available. Nominations open on MCMS on Sunday 18th January The format will be 2 rounds 37/38 , targets by Greg Sponsors for this event are Cathcarts Smash repairs & Georges Bakehouse. Thanks... *****note now 0930 START *****

14.01.2022 Congratulations to the following branches for successfully receiving funding from the Sport and Recreation Victoria, Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival ...Package: Bairnsdale Field & Game Ballarat Field and Game Inc Bendigo Field and Game Inc. Casterton Field And Game Clunes FGA Branch Coleraine Field And Game Dunolly Field and Game Echuca Moama Field & Game Frankston Field and Game Geelong Field and Game Grampians Field and Game Kilmore Field & Game Kyabram Field & Game Mallacoota Gun Club Metropolitan Field and Game Club Inc. Minyip & District Field and Game Moe Angling Field and Game Club Inc. Mornington Field And Game Morwell Field & Game Mt Wycheproof & District Field & Game Natimuk & District Field & Game Inc Pinegrove Gun Club Port Phillip Field & Game Australia Portland Heywood Field & Game Rutherglen Field and Game Sale Field & Game Seymour Field And Game Shepparton Field & Game Sunraysia Field & Game Inc Swan Hill Field & Game Timboon FGA Westernport Field & Game Wodonga Albury Field And Game

14.01.2022 BRANCH AGM POSTPONED Due to no shoot this month due to COVID 19, the Branch AGM has been postponed until a date to be confirmed. Keep an eye on this page and emails.

14.01.2022 Hi all, a couple of things today: 90 Target Supersporting Bendigo 11July 2020, 90tgt Super Sporting.... Serious targets, Targets by Danny. Two waves with shotgun start. Wave 1: 9am Wave 2: 1pm 6 stations with position A, B and position C: 15 targets per station, three traps per station (3xdb 1pr per position). 4 hrs allocated per wave but 180 minutes budgeted, 30mins per station. MAX 12 squads 72 shooters. $50 noms. BYO LUNCH, morning tea, afternoon tea, drinks. Canteen for drinks only. Tea and coffee Covid 19 restrictions apply. If you reside in hotspot locations in metro Melbourne we are sorry you cannot attend. Cartridge Prizes: 8slabs 1st to tenth on handicap 16, 12, 10, 7, 7, 6,6,6,5,5 No shoot offs but countback on station 3 pos B then A, then C if tied. Booking by phone only to Danny 0416149259 from 9am on MONDAY 6th. If you can organise your squads and have one person call that would be great. Squads posted daily until fllled. Professional Coaching: not to be missed! Mark Marshall, a world class coach has made friday 10th July available for two coaching sessions 0900-1245h 1pm-4:45pm Only three places per session to ensure a lot of one on one time whilst also being able to benefit from watching the group. Cost: $300 per session including targets and ground fee. Sessions may sell out quickly however EXTRA dates are available. Bookings to Danny on 0416 149 259 from 9am Friday 3rd July.

14.01.2022 Calling all members! We are on the lookout for some of you. Have you got your renewal via email this year and renewed? We have noticed a few of our valuable members are missing, please check your membership card to make sure your a part of the Bendigo FGA team! Support us to support you in hunting, clay target shooting, conservation and firearms ownership advocacy.

14.01.2022 Just a quick post to remind shooters that our New Years shoot which was to be held on the 30th December has been cancelled. We shared this news early this mont...h, but have had a few messages in the last few days, so thought I'd better put up a reminder. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas surrounded by those you love and enjoy the company of. Be safe, have a great New Years Eve, and we look forward to seeing you at our next shoot on the third Sunday in January. See more

14.01.2022 We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, volunteers and valued sponsors a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

13.01.2022 Hi all I have had some enquires all ready for our next shoot which is Saturday October 24th ,100 target Australian Simulated competition , 2 rounds of 50 targets 9am start, squads @ 10minute intervals, numbers limited to allow completion times and distancing rules. All nominations will be by MCMS Prepaid/Prebook open this Sunday. Squad times on MCMS also will post on F/B Friday 23rd. Targets by Danny first 25, myself the next 25 on the 50 round. Covid-19 rules apply with social distancing and wearing of face masks. Limited canteen drinks only.

13.01.2022 Sadly our ground isnt going to look like this for a short while. With much regret our monthly shoot scheduled for the 28AUG21 and sponsored by Millers Scaffolding and Briggs automotive will be postponed until a later date. We have a 100tgt event on Friday 24th September, anyone fancy another 100 on the Sat, 200 in 2 days??? Comment below.

13.01.2022 We regret to inform our members and member branches that all Victorian Field & Game Australia Branches are to close as of 11:59pm on Wednesday 5th August. Metr...opolitan Melbourne Stage 4 restrictions All indoor and outdoor sport facilities are closed. Regional Victoria - Stage 3 restrictions Community sport training and competition cannot occur. Current limits make it impossible for FGA branches to operate. These changes are being introduced to reduce the number of people leaving their homes and moving around Victoria. For all the latest information on restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the Department of Health and Human Services.

13.01.2022 Five waters have shared in more than 130,000 Murray cod fingerlings today to make your freshwater fishing even better! Loddon River 50,000 Laanecoorie Reservoir... 50,000 Lake Eppalock 30,000 Serpentine Creek 2,000 Kennington Reservoir 1,000 We’re ramping up fish stocking this year and setting our sights on a record 8 million fish as part of the State Government’s $35 million Target One Million plan to get more people fishing, more often in more places. Thanks to Bendigo Field & Game Inc. for their assistance stocking the fish today. Mark Daley from the Field & Game Australia board and Graeme Saunders from Bendigo Field & Game branch got their hands dirty as part of the program, which he says is only a small portion of the incredible work completed each year by Field & Game volunteers in our lakes and wetlands. Join now and help us make an even bigger difference. #fishinglicencefeesatwork #Murraycod #target1million #stock8million #australiasmostsurprisingconservationists ABC Central Victoria Bendigo Advertiser The Maryborough District Advertiser

13.01.2022 Squad times for BF&G shoot Saturday 25th July Check MCMS for your name and squad number any member not having access to the MCMS app phone someone who does or down load ,from the app store on you phone thanks see you Saturday

12.01.2022 Our thanks to Scott Petrie, CEO of Delta Waterfowl Foundation for this heartfelt message to Aussie hunters as part of our Hunters United Around The World initia...tive. We look forward to working collaboratively for the future of waterfowl hunting around the world. Our thoughts are with all hunters in North America at this time. We look forward to the day when we can welcome you and other members of the Delta Waterfowl family down under again. #fga #deltawaterfowl #huntersunitedaroundtheworld See more

12.01.2022 Lets see if we can help another club. Put the word out.

11.01.2022 Regional Victoria will be moving to the Third Step! What does this mean for Field & Game Australia Branches and members? This means a huge step in opening up Re...gional Victoria from the current lockdown. There will no longer be restrictions on reasons to leave home or distance you can travel. Can I go hunting? Yes you will be able to continue to go hunting and fishing. There will be maximum group sizes of 10. This will mean members and branches will be able to resume activities like fox drives, nest box programs and waterfowl counts. Can I go camping? Yes you will be able to go camping, again there will be restrictions on group sizes. Will Field & Game Aust. branches be open this weekend? At this stage it is unclear what FGA branches will and will not be able to do. While the current roadmap allows for outdoor non-contact sport to resume, they are subject to gathering and density limits. We are waiting for the sport and recreation roadmap to be released tomorrow with details on what these restrictions will be. Will we be able to resume Australian Simulated Field Competition? Again, at this stage we are unsure what the gathering and density limits will be, but we are extremely hopeful that Australian Simulated Field Competition will be able to resume.

11.01.2022 Bendigo Field and Game will be back shooting clays on June 27th which will be shot as advertised in F&G 2020 Shoot Book. 80 Target English Sporting, 10 stands, 4 pair per stand, 80 targets shot consecutively , BIRDS ONLY $30 open/$25 concession , Jnrs free. 10am start , squads at 15 minute intervals , (times below) 8 squads of 6 in A.M. = 6x8 = 48 shooters, 8 squads of 6 in P.M. =48, total 96 max shooters, all shooters to pre-book their place no nominations on the day... this will keep within the Covid-19 State Government guidelines after June 21st . Nominations to be taken only by phone , Greg 0408065444 7pm-9pm Monday - Fridays and Danny 0416149259 3pm-5pm Monday- Friday from 17th June up till 9pm Thursday 25th we can take bookings from members wishing to shoot with their family members, shooting buddies etc for the same squad, names will be entered into MyClubMyScores (MCMS) as we get bookings, visible to shooters on their MCMS smartphone app ( havent got app most know someone who has) ,this will give shooters the known time their squad is shooting, squad sheets printed out prior to shoot, arrive half an hour prior to nominated time and depart when finished shooting, no canteen or sitting around in groups, social distancing 1.5 metres at noms office, only cash payment on the day required asking for exact cash amount to be given. Hand sanitiser at noms office and station 1, also sanitiser wipes at each station to clean wireless remotes.

10.01.2022 Topical, well written article

10.01.2022 Great news from CEO Dean OHara. We are back in competition!

09.01.2022 Squad times for our 100 target shoot Saturday 24th October , Names and times also on MCMS, with the changing COVID -19 rules form last Sunday we will now able to providing take away food in our canteen, no sit down dining. Thanks to our sponsor for this shoot Hartley's Hunting and Fishing

08.01.2022 A shout out to Matt Davis for demonstrating the values of Field & Game Australia. Responding to a community post about something stuck in down pipe, Matt headed... to the local footy oval to help out. "As a birdo, conservationist, hunter and passionate member of Field & Game Australia for 24 years, this is exactly what we do. One beautiful Eastern Rosella saved." he said. See more

08.01.2022 Good evening, last squads update, I have two places for 1pm due to late withdrawals. First to comment below saying they want the places shall get them. Covid19 restrictions apply and social distancing must be practiced, sanitizer on every station.... https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-restrictions Please arrive with due consideration to attend the briefing and being prepared to head off to your shooting station for a start at the listed time. Please keep in mind timings per station and you will need all your gear for 90 targets and approximately 3hrs of shooting, drinks, snacks and whatever else you wish. Targets set and ready to go, some old school signature targets aplenty. Wave one (squads 1-6) briefing 0845 For 9am start Wave two (squads 7-12) briefing 1245 For 1pm start. See you tommorow

07.01.2022 Hi all we will be shooting again this month on the 25th July 80 Targets English Sporting (all doubles) again,Competition this time Graded HCP and H/G, names to myself all pre-squaded as per F&G requirements only F&G members, squads and times posted on our Facebook page Friday 24th July also in MCMS on Friday 24th July Same rules COVID-19 rules apply, social distancing, no gathering in groups, shoot and leave. We will have some canteen facilities yet to be determined , will p...ost later . No members from COVID lock down areas Prizes picked up on next visit to ground Phone or TXT Greg ( 0408065444) with correct name on F&G membership card and Membership number as well if you wish, helps identify you correctly in MCMS Thanks

07.01.2022 tomorrows squads for Friday 24th.

06.01.2022 Hello everyone, just a little update from the club. While we are all eagerly awaiting a return to shooting there has been some thought to what this might look like, what sort of participant numbers will be allowed and how this will be managed. We are also thinking of how to service our branch members and visitors along with our valuable sponsors. This is a long Facebook post! We would like your feedback! ...Continue reading

06.01.2022 BF&G shoot Saturday 24th October 18 squads max ,now full if you nominate you will be put in the waiting que if some withdraws. Thanks.

06.01.2022 Shooting sports can restart in regional Victoria! The easing of restrictions in regional Victoria allow for the conduct of non-contact community sport for all a...ges. Non-contact sport is any sport where you can maintain 1.5 metres between yourself and others while playing. This will apply within squads. You can play sport with the number of people required to play plus necessary coaches and umpires. Spectators are not allowed. Outdoor sport can resume for people who are 18 years of age and younger, this includes contact and non-contact sport. For team sports you can play sport with the number of people required to play plus necessary coaches and umpires. Spectators are allowed if they are supervising children or supporting players with additional needs, while maintain gathering limits of less than 10 people. Toilets and communal changerooms are open canteens, kiosks or at-venue dining facilities can open subject to the industry restart guidelines for hospitality (https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin) A cap of 10 people in any cohort (squad, social gatherings, clubrooms, car park) participating in an individual outdoor community sport (e.g. athletics, cycling, walking, bushwalking, trail walking) It is recommended branches return to the pre-lockdown arrangements for pre-nomination and payment through MCMS. This will include allocated start times to ensure squads maintain separation. Squads should complete their competition rounds and depart the shoot ground. No presentations post event. Face masks must be worn at all times except when you are in the stand and shooting. It is important to note that residents of greater Melbourne can not yet travel to regional Victoria for sporting activities. Melbourne is on track for an easing of restrictions in late September but shooting activities within the metro zone are still some way off. Field & Game Australia would like to thank Sport & Recreation Victoria for their timely assistance in helping to establish the rules of play for shooting in regional areas.

05.01.2022 Traps all set for tomorrows 80 targets practice, ground looks good with lots of native flowers about with all the winter rain, weather will be ok, just thank our sponsors for this shoot if it was a comp day, were fully booked to max squads, we could have filled another 5 squads .Thanks Edit: so tomorrow is set to enable Max number of shooters given the time frames and the CV19 restrictions. We shall be shooting 5 gun openings per station. Some stations are 2xdb and 3 pair, some are 3db and 2 pair, some are 5pair. This is a combination of ASF/ESP and supersporting. Squads will need to be mindful to stick to 2mins per shooter or less (preferably less). Look forward to having a shot as no doubt many of you are, see you tommorow, DR

05.01.2022 Bendigo FGA PRACTICE this Friday 24th September. ************************ Unfortunately the current covid restrictions mean we cannot run our scheduled 100tgt competition shoot sponsored by Gradan. We also had plans to carry over onto Saturday the 25th a 75tgt (or more) that wouldv'e been sponsored by Briggs automotive and Millers Scaffolding. So instead with a MAX 20 patrons we will be running a100tgt English Sporting practice, shot over 5 stations wi...th position A and position B (10 pair per station) all stations filled with a squad of 4 shooters, shotgun start and rotate through once complete, sq1 to 2, sq5 to 1 etc... Once complete depart prior to next time slot arrival. Times: 0930-1100 1100-1230 1230-1400 1400-1530 Arriving timeslots no earlier than 15mins please so we can manage max numbers. Straight to noms office to pay, exact money please, then to shooting station. $40 per 100 NO canteen, drinks only from canteen. Bookings ONLY, no booking NO shoot. Bookings via FB messenger to the page or via email [email protected] or phone 54483045 (Danny) Full 4 per squads booking preferred, bookings and times published Thursday. Double sequential bookings considered.

05.01.2022 Just daydreaming about getting out and busting some clays! Ohh how I miss it . . . .... #sportingclays #fitsac #laughwithme #imissclays #LearnToShoot #shotgun #claytarget #hitemall #pewpew #clays #sunnydays #haveagiggle #claytargetspots #lockdown #daydreaming #crackersac #hitemall #itsalaugh #ammo #beretta #perazzi #krieghoff #staypositive See more

03.01.2022 Nominations open on MCMS on Sunday 22nd for or our 75 Target Shoot 28th November, H/G & OTG Graded ,Handicap L,V &J . The format will be 37/38 rounds starting a bit earlier than in the F&G shoot book, 9.30am squads will be sent out 10 minute intervals Names and time on MCMS by Friday 27th. Group squad codes will only be held over until then. Targets by Danny Sponsors for this event are BPH Civil & The Truss Joint Just a reminder for Bendigo members we have our AGM starting at 9am before the shoot, voting will be held to elect your committee for the 2020/21 term. Thanks

03.01.2022 As most will probably understand we are unable to shoot this month due to the COVID restrictions. Lets not forget the sponsors that would have had this month. Miller Scaffolding and ... Briggs automotive. Now more than ever please support our sponsors and local businesses.

03.01.2022 Near final squad update for Sat 11th. 90tgt Super sporting. CV19 conditions apply Look forward to seeing everyone Saturday.... I have one coaching spot left for tomorrow afternoon 1pm session.

02.01.2022 And we are back pulling the trigger, crisp conditions but set for a cracking day now the suns up!

02.01.2022 Nice too be back,waterview on station 1

02.01.2022 Today Renmark-Berri Field & Game has advised us that the Committee has decided to withdraw from hosting the 2020 Field & Game Australia National Carnival. The d...ecision is obviously a difficult one to make, but the Committee felt that the uncertainly due to COVID-19 restrictions in South Australia could adversely impact participation and the ability to run an event of this scale. While the decision will impact many members who have already booked accommodation, it does leave us sufficient time to make alternative arrangements to host an event at a location that will allow as many competitors as possible to participate even if there are still some COVID-19 restrictions in place. Field & Game Australia would like to thank Renmark-Berri for their work to date, and for making the call early enough so that we have time to reset. Field & Game Australia is already working on a new venue and we will advise as soon as it is confirmed.

02.01.2022 Field & Game Australia has today made its submission to the Game Management Authority with regards to the Victorian Duck Hunting Season 2021. FGA can find no ev...idence that could argue that the legislated season as prescribed in law should be changed. FGA also recommended that the changing to opening times that was introduced as a pilot for 2 years in 2018, has not currently demonstrated any benefits and, therefore the opening times as prescribed within the law need to be in place for the 2021 season. DJPR who were at the meeting had no response when asked to provide a report or evidence of benefits. The GMA when pressed admitted they had provided information to DJPR some 18 months ago. We are now in January 2021 and still no report. FGA challenged DJPR who have committed to follow up the outcomes. FGA has also prepared a supplementary report which we intend to send direct to Ministers and Departments which further evidences our position, which is based on the facts and data and is defendable not based on emotion or subjective views. Also at the meeting to present to the GMA were RSPCA who's policy position is to oppose duck hunting period. Animals Australia who's position was to ban a season in 2021, Birdlife Australia who's view was that breeding stock would be significantly impacted and SSAA who also supported a full season. As the only duck hunting organisation with a seat at the table, we prosecuted our case directly to the GMA. Further more we will be also be speaking directly to Ministers and prosecuting our case on behalf of you our members. We take great pride and responsibility to represent members to ensure sustainable duck hunting in Victoria continues for generations. The full submission will be available on our website later today.

02.01.2022 UPDATE: The South Australian government misprinted the bag limit in their first report. The bag limit for the upcoming duck season in South Australia is four an...d not six. Field & Game Australia thanks the South Australia government for their announcement regarding the state's 2021 Duck Season and is pleased that South Australian hunters can begin preparing for a March start. Read full details regarding South Australia's duck season here - https://www.fieldandgame.com.au//south-australia-announces

01.01.2022 From 11:59pm Tuesday groups of 10 people can participate in outdoor activities in Victoria whilst maintaining social distancing Premier Dan Andrews has just ann...ounced. More details to come but we have confirmed hunting is one of the activities enabled by this easing of COVID-19 restrictions. No travel limit but no overnight stays or camping. Some National Parks will reopen. UPDATE; 12:44pm We expect the restriction on the sale of firearms and ammunition will be lifted at the same time as the restriction on hunting. Through our advocacy we were aware this was the approach being considered in Victoria. Heart Morass will be open for hunting. We will provide more details later today. We are compiling information for Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and NSW in relation to hunting and clay target. We will issue full advice later today.

01.01.2022 Update From Dean OHara Hi Members. Following the announcement today (Sunday 12th April 2020) by the Victorian Government to extend the current Stage 3 restrict...ions until May 11th, I have spoken with the Minister for Agricultures office today. FGA has been advised that at this stage there is no intention to further modify the game seasons in Victoria. However with the current restrictions on travel and hunting, this announcement will no doubt have an impact to the game seasons. With the quail season already impacted and the duck season scheduled to start on May 2rd. FGA today has told the Ministers office that the expectations of FGA Members will be that the Victorian government needs to extend the game seasons to account for any time lost by these restrictions and that anything other than that would be unacceptable. In fact now is the time to extend the season and bag limits rather than reduce it further. FGA again reiterated that it did not agree with the current seasons modification and that any further loss to the game seasons would not be tolerated its members. FGA members have been respectful of the restrictions but where as you can run or go surfing 365 days of the year, waterfowl hunters have only the season to hunt.

01.01.2022 Results of our Christmas shoot H/G 2 person team, HCP 2 person teams. 140 t Individual H/G, individual HCP, 72 t. 75 shooters.