Stay on target – Be an ethical bowhunter

Hunting using archery equipment is an age old pastime which is as old as modern humans. For many cultures archery has been both a critical means of gathering food as well as a way to demonstrate skill and prowess through competition.

Today hunting using archery equipment or bowhunting remains a popular pastime and cultural activity encompassing recreation, food gathering and competition.

The Stay on target – be an ethical bowhunter program is a DPIRD Hunting initiative in partnership with the NSW Police Force. The program informs and educates bowhunters about hunting regulations and community and industry standards for undertaking ethical bowhunting.

Topics include:

• The 4 cornerstones of being an ethical bowhunter
• Learn and practice bowhunting techniques
• Learn and follow the regulations around hunting in NSW
• Only hunt on lands you have permission to enter
• Do not target native wildlife - it is illegal
• Report illegal hunting to the DPIRD when it occurs
• Appendix: Permission to hunt log