This deer hunting course aims to equip you with the knowledge required to embark on your own hunting trip with confidence upon completion of the course. Topics includes:
– Being a responsible & ethical hunter
– Introduction to Australia’s deer species
– Types of firearms for deer hunting
– Hunting strategies & methods
– Tracking & stalking
– A day in the life of a deer
– Shot placements
– Retrieval strategy
– Carry out and break down
– Caping and trophy care
– Firearm safety
– Bushcraft and survival
– Basic first aid
– Hunting law (in Victoria)
– Field trip into deer habitat
– Tips on starting public land hunting
– Tips on getting access to private properties
Your head instructor is Peter Christian, a veteran deer hunter, who also instructs at the annual Australian Deer Association course. With over 40 years experience in deer hunting, you’ll guaranteed to walk away from this course with more knowledge and confidence than before.
