Trips

Hunting in State Forests is permitted in Victoria, but before you head out you should always make sure you have your bearings right. Download this information from the DEPI and get your boundaries set so that you avoid what could be a costly mistake.

Aimpont and Beretta Australia hosted a Roadshow at the base of the You Yangs Range in Victoria yesterday and the team from Smiths Outdoors participated in shot classes, sight assembly and use workshops and shared lunch with the state’s best known dealers. Here’s a tip: Aimpoint sights are not the cheapest. But they are the stand out unit on the market. Come instore and pick up a DVD that shows just how awesome Aimpoint is.

Forget what you think you know about Victoria’s hunting population. You might be surprised to learn that, according to this ABC News Report, Victorian State Government research found  that the average income of the 46,000 licensed game hunters in Victoria is $78,000 and that the majority are employed and have post secondary school education.

The movement of firearms and firearm parts, ammunition and accessories in and out of Australian territory is controlled primarily by the Australian Customers and Border Protection Service. Victoria Police and the Attorney-General’s office provide limited administrative and regulatory assistance to Customs.

Find out about your rights and obligations before you travel with firearms, starting with this helpful page from Victoria Police.

Check out this new ap from the Victorian State Government. The first of its kind in Australia, this free application features colour illustrations and detailed information for all of Victoria’s deer, duck, quail and other game bird species.

Bird watching is the original twitter and with abundant local species, Central Victoria attracts ornithologists from around the world. Spectacular Wedge Tailed Eagles, beautifully coloured parrots and cockatoos, kingfishers and kookaburras, native ducks, fowls, pelicans and swans make for a majestic experience. At Smiths Outdoors we stock a strong range of optics, so please contact us to discuss the best quality options for your pursuit.

Need help to beat the heat this season? Andrew from Hunters Element  says the best bet is to wear a Prime Summer base layer. That’ll soak up the sweat to keep you dryer and make the most of the breeze to keep you cooler. Talk to Smiths Outdoors about our great range of Hunters Element apparel and accessories.

Firearms trainers all agree, if you shoot like a girl it’s a really good thing. Why? Because women tend to listen when they’re being taught about guns; and because they listen, they make informed choices. That means more likely than not, a woman who takes the time to learn about gun use can expect to acquire skills for effective target and hunt shooting very quickly. So, shoot like a girl – and hit your target.

Save up and buy the best gun you can afford. Make sure it’s what you want. Then when you’re 40 with 2 kids it’ll still put bullets through the same hole at 100 yards. And then you can hand it down to the next generation

Taking the shot is pretty critical if you want a successful hunt. Take your time, breathe and be patient. One well timed shot is better than 10 rushed attempts.