Gippsland Fox, Wild Dog, Deer & Feral Animal Control

20/07/2026

With deer hunting in full swing across the state, it’s important to remember to store fi****ms and ammunition securely and legally.

When driving through recognised deer habitat between 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, people must not to be in possession of a firearm and spotlight unless the fi****ms and ammunition are secured separately and any spotlights are not in use.

If on foot, fi****ms must be unloaded, ammunition stored in an appropriate case or container and the spotlight must not be fitted to the firearm or a fixture attached to the firearm.

Our interactive Introduction to Fi****ms online module provides tips on transporting fi****ms, firearm safety and other great shooting skill tips: https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/online-learning-materials

Enjoy your time in the bush and keep safe.

03/07/2026

Get on down and support a local store.

27/06/2026

🦆H5 bird flu detected in WA and SA. This disease is not present in Victoria, but it’s a timely reminder to stay aware.

If you see sick or dead birds:

❌AVOID contact
📝RECORD what you see
📞REPORT it to 1800 675 888 or online form https://forms.bio.vic.gov.au/wildlife-influenza...

Report 5 or more dead birds anywhere in Victoria, or even one high risk species like marine mammals, seabirds, waterbirds, shorebirds or birds of prey.

More info: birdflu.gov.au

27/06/2026

03/06/2026

The Estimates of the 2025 deer harvest in Victoria report shows hunters harvested more female deer than male deer in 2025.🦌

Of the estimated 118,400 Sambar Deer harvested, 54% were female and 46% were male. Of the estimated 38,000 Fallow Deer harvested, 55% were female and 45% were male.

This suggests that many hunters are harvesting deer for the meat rather than targeting deer for trophies.

To learn more about the 2025 deer harvest in Victoria, visit: https://shorturl.at/2hZHU

25/05/2026

See More: https://engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-fi****ms--rapid-review

A huge thank you from all of us at Alpine Country Outdoors to everyone who signed petitions, submitted feedback, contacted MPs, and made their voices heard throughout the Victorian Fi****ms Rapid Review process.

The strength of the community response showed just how many responsible fi****ms owners, hunters, farmers, and sporting shooters care about fair and practical laws.

The good news: no broad firearm ownership cap will be introduced in Victoria.

This outcome reinforces what we’ve said all along: law-abiding fi****ms owners should not be punished for the actions of criminals.

We appreciate everyone who stood together, stayed respectful, and helped ensure our voices were heard loud and clear.

22/05/2026

The GMA joined Bairnsdale Uniform and Highway patrol officers recently in the Bullumwaal and Marthavale area.

A number of people were spoken to, and the following offences were detected, as reported by Victoria Police below:

• A 39 year old Seaton man was detected driving with drugs in his system. He received an infringement notice for the offence and a defect notice for issues with his vehicle. Further enquiries by GMA officers discovered the male was on his way to go hunting with unregistered hounds. As a result he received further penalty notices. His Game Licence was also suspended.

• A 39 year old male from Bass was detected hunting with unregistered hounds. His Game Licence was suspended and GPS equipment seized. He was subsequently issued with a penalty notice.

• A 40 year old male from Nyora was detected hunting with unregistered hounds. His Game Licence was suspended and he was issued with a penalty notice.

Ongoing joint patrols will continue in the future.

If you’re concerned about illegal hunting in your area, report it to the GMA online https://shorturl.at/fHR3z or call 136 186.

14/05/2026

Make your voice heard.

06/05/2026

These under-appreciated shooting aids aren’t just for carrying your gun around: https://trib.al/DF3Vpi9

26/04/2026

A beautiful weekend away with some stunning sunrises and sunsets