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Stemming from recent discussion about the shooting of native animals (particularly roos). It was suggested that we create some posters to be placed at point of sale of archery/hunting gear to inform people of the laws surrounding the targeting of native species.
Ok, so I put together a few ideas and below is what those members who gave feedback have decided is a good poster format.
Each poster has below it a link to download it in HIGH RES PDF version that will print at high quality. There is an A4 and A3 version of each poster.
The A3 files are up to 13mb's, the A4 are less.
We have had Rinaldo offer to print off a whole heap in FULL COLOUR free of charge and are discussing with him how we can get these out to members. You can of course print your own (this is why I've uploaded the PDF files for you). If you do, please print in colour to take advantage of the full impact of the design.
Would members be willing to pay C.O.D. postage so Rin does not have to fork out all the cost of mailing it to you as well? Perhaps as little as 4 or 5 dollars?
It would be fantastic to see these put around the place at as many points of contact with the general hunting/archery populace as possible. Some members have said they'll be putting them up at their clubs and ranges.
Can we have some people post their names here to volunteer to approach their local archery/hunting shops as well? That way we wont have 30 people going to the one shop and hassling them ;)
We can also perhaps list the shops who have put the poster up as a way of saying thanks for supporting bowhunters, helping to protect our sport, educate the public and preserve our native animal species.
The posters:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/griffo79/dont-hunt-natives-1.jpg
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A3-roo1.pdf
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A4-roo1.pdf
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/griffo79/Dont-hunt-nativesA3possum.jpg
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A3-possum.pdf
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A4-possum.pdf
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/griffo79/Dont-hunt-nativesA3roo2.jpg
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A3-roo2.pdf
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A4-roo2.pdf
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/griffo79/Dont-hunt-nativesA3roo3.jpg
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A3-roo3.pdf
http://www.ggd.com.au/natives/Dont-hunt-natives-A4-roo3.pdf
The "fine print" that is at the bottom of each poster (slightly different on the A4 versions).
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/griffo79/posterbottomA3.jpg
Thanks to all who contributed to the creation of these posters, I'm sure it will be a positive step towards the eduction of new hunters to our sport.
cheers,
Luke
I'll put my money where my mouth is , I also seen my local DPI and DSC and they said it was ok to put them up there also . I've got to ring a bloke in Melbourne to see if its ok to print some stuff out of the hunting guide too.
...nev...
Mate an excellent idea and I'm happy to drive out to all the shops in the Melbourne Metro area and encourage them to put these up.
Cheers
Paul
irish murphy
15-06-08, 01:09 PM
I think they are tops.I would say a lot of people dont know the rules.Its amazing how many people you talk to that dont shoot that dont know too.
I'll put my money where my mouth is , I also seen my local DPI and DSC and they said it was ok to put them up there also . I've got to ring a bloke in Melbourne to see if its ok to print some stuff out of the hunting guide too.
...nev...
Mate an excellent idea and I'm happy to drive out to all the shops in the Melbourne Metro area and encourage them to put these up.
Cheers
Paul
Thanks fellas, that's awesome!
Credit for the idea though has to go to dh63'sdad (http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/member.php?u=1712) (Graeme) not me.
Luke
Jimmbow
15-06-08, 02:24 PM
I think they look pretty kool. Im gunna print one (or more), frame it (them) and put up on my wall. Only my mates and family (and me) will see, but hey, word of mouth;).
I've printed one off and i will put it up at my club so any new members and existing members are aware.
Al Kidner
15-06-08, 04:20 PM
Should be a full page add in every hunting mag in oz.
AK.
Evil Taco
15-06-08, 04:21 PM
sounds like a good idea.. just a thought maybe we could have somthing like this in BHDU and other australian hunting mags?
Evil Taco
15-06-08, 04:22 PM
appearently i was beaten to the point...:)
spiderbait24
15-06-08, 06:07 PM
thats a great bit of work, well done, great idea.
Sagitarius
15-06-08, 06:13 PM
The graphic doesn't seem to portray the message.
What part of DONT dont you understand:confused::confused::confused:
...nev...
bowhunting4eva
15-06-08, 06:47 PM
hmmm i like it. it looks really good.
was just wondering.....would a dead kangeroo in the picture make it more eye catching and more people would read it. a dead kangaroo might give more of an emotional impact. just an idea lol
anyways nice stuff
Great idea guys well done.
special
15-06-08, 06:58 PM
I will try and print a few for southern highlands sport stores and the local archery and small bore ranges....if unsuccessful ill sling a few bucks to someone to supply me with them
dh63'sdad
15-06-08, 08:16 PM
If Rinaldo can print them I'll take a couple of each in A3.
East Coast Archery, EPA and Gladstone Bowhunters should be OK with them.
COD mail will be fine.
Graeme
Great work fellas.
It's awesome to see people putting their hands up to help out.
Thank you very much.
Luke
Sagitarius
15-06-08, 09:19 PM
What part of DONT dont you understand:confused::confused::confused:
...nev...
Ah, I understand "don't" Nev but imagine a deer or pig was in a picture crossed out in the same locations...
I'd think it was some kind of joke to cross out (shoot) the pictured animal.
I don't understand what you're saying.
It means it's "off the list", "out of the question", "not an option".
You know like the NO SMOKING signs?
:confused:
:DMaybe its a sydney thing;)
Like this:
http://www.ci.sweeny.tx.us/images/no_smoking.gif
:D
Sagitarius
15-06-08, 09:46 PM
I don't understand what you're saying.
It means it's "off the list", "out of the question", "not an option".
You know like the NO SMOKING signs?
:confused:
Yes Luke, I know what you mean but it may not be perceived that way.
Imagine a poster of the same format but it has "Conservation Hunting" written with a picture of a goat crossed out.
If you were in a hunting shop and saw this but didn't read the writing, would you reckon it meant don't shoot the goats?
Ok, I can now see what you're getting at.
As in "we don't want X (whatever it is pictured)".
I guess that's why the writing is there and nice and bold for everyone to see.
I suppose if you're not keen on using the ones with the circle in them, you could use the last offered one of the close up of the roo.
Luke
Sagitarius
15-06-08, 10:01 PM
Yes!
Pfeww finally. :P
I don't want one, this whole schrade has left me bitter and twisted, look out Skippy!:rolleyes::P
Awe, go on ya big softy :P
Sagitarius
15-06-08, 10:12 PM
:DMaybe its a sydney thing;)
Yeah, abstract thought.;)
One a similar note I would have guessed you to be from Queensland.:eek:
:P
Sagitarius
15-06-08, 10:15 PM
Awe, go on ya big softy :P
If your gunna sweet talk me I'll take 10!:P
Seriously though I got no where to put em.
NOPE on the border of nsw and vic near mildura:D:D
...nev...
Seriously though I got no where to put em.
No archery shops near you? :confused:
Sagitarius
15-06-08, 10:36 PM
No archery shops near you? :confused:
Nope, no bowhunting club or shop for more than an hours drive.
I've DL roo3 in case I ever go to one.
XTfreak
16-06-08, 07:39 AM
I will happily pay for a bunch to place around the shop and clubs in my area...
Bill
Good on ya Bill, thanks mate!
Luke
Nope, no bowhunting club or shop for more than an hours drive.
I've DL roo3 in case I ever go to one.
Missed this last night mate: good on ya :D
Ok, so to encourage some more "spreading of the good word" I'm putting up a dozen wraps for every member who puts a poster in a suitable place (eg archery/hunting shop, club etc).
Only stipulation: must provide photographic evidence. ;)
So get your hands up, get a poster (print it out yourself or pay approx $5 for an A3 full colour copy COD postage to your door), bung it up, take a pic and get a doz wraps worth $15 or more for free!
Couldn't be easier!
:P
Luke, i will take 3 posters, to put in our club house(Twincity Bowmen Inc. Albury/Wodonga).
P.O.BOX 666
ALBURY N.S.W 2640
cheers
Brendan Ross(President)
spoke to the owner of the got one sport shop today going to give him a set tomorrow I'm printing them up now
...Nev...
http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/costicaldad/th_CCI18062008_00000huntinghead.jpg
i thought i'd add this too
...Nev
Good work boys. An EXCELLENT initiative and a good prevention method. :)
BIG THUMBS UP
here we go this is Dave the owner of Got One Mildura
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/costicaldad/DSC00047.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/costicaldad/DSC00044.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/costicaldad/DSC00043.jpg
Dave is an all round good bloke and though hes mainly fishing and guns if i nead any gear he will always go out of his way to try and get it for me.
I also gave a set to fisherys and wildlife but their boss wasn't in today so their going to get back to me.
...Nev...
Just so we don't double up I dropped the poster in at Maverick archery in Melb today, the response was excellent and asked if they could get a few more so I told them I will print out some more and post them out.
Cheers
Paul
rinaldo
20-06-08, 12:57 PM
Okay I have the files thankyou very much Luke for all your hard work. Before I start printing them I need to know who will need some please PM me on how many will be required. Many us have expressed the view that this is a great idea so lets not let it die on the vine......lets get active boys.:P Lets get them up in the appropriate places clubs archery shops etc. Waiting for your PMS. How about we start a thread with pictures on where we have been able to post them.
Awesome stuff Nev & Piggy!
Nev, some wraps will be coming your way in the next few weeks (I'll PM you).
Those who want A3 full colour copies please PM Rin!
cheers,
Luke
Has anyone else printed any or PM'd Rin to get some? :confused:
Would be great to hear where they've been or are going to be put. :)
:?
hunt or be hunted
27-06-08, 07:21 PM
i could put a couple at my school maybe? theres a couple of tossers there who say they shoot at roos and birds with their bows:mad:
dan.
I'd advise checking with your principal first mate.
Personally a word in their ear about the behaviours of these kids might be enough.
I think it's best the posters are kept to key points of contact like archery/hunting clubs and shops only.
Luke
Just a bit of FYI:
We now have posts about these posters on here and 4 other sites with hunting forums.
They're the same as here where people can download or PM to get an A3 copy mailed to them.
Much thanks to Admin of these sites for helping us with this campaign.
cheers,
Luke
hunt or be hunted
27-06-08, 07:49 PM
ah yeah, not a worry Luke i see where your coming from mate.
dan.
rinaldo
01-07-08, 03:36 PM
I have printed the first batch of posters, I have only printed them in A4 size as I asked a few shops what size they preferred and they all went with the A4 size, A3 was a little big as far as they were concerned. I will start shipping them out to those who PM,d me there is no charge for the posters as I managed to get them printed for free. The only charge will be for postage otherwise it will cost me a fortune.:o
The posters are almost photograpic quality and look really great.
Johnno and I are going to distribute them locally. Marcus from Urban archery has requested some to display in his shop, thanks mate.
Great work Rin, thanks mate, and to Johnno for helping get them around the Sydney area.
Thanks to Marcus too. :D
cheers,
Luke
Just so we don't double up I dropped the poster in at Maverick archery in Melb today, the response was excellent and asked if they could get a few more so I told them I will print out some more and post them out.
Cheers
Paul
Saw that today, good stuff.
rinaldo
07-07-08, 08:01 PM
To the guys who have requested posters please be a little patient with me as I am snowed under with work at the moment and I will get them out ASAP. Thanks .
It is great to see some plain common sence. The law is the law. The only gripe I have is being involved with alot of professional culls in the past, the waste of the carcase is what gets me. Harvest from nature, please be respectful.
If this is the Rin I know, are ferrets native ?
It is great to see some plain common sence. The law is the law. The only gripe I have is being involved with alot of professional culls in the past, the waste of the carcase is what gets me. Harvest from nature, please be respectful.
If this is the Rin I know, are ferrets native ?
No they are not.
XTfreak
21-07-08, 09:55 AM
I have printed and laminated a few posters for the shop and range.
I have strategically located them.
1 set above the broadheads
1 set next to my mount that everyone looks at.
and 2 sets above either bow rack in the range.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/safetyman_1/DSCF0986.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/safetyman_1/DSCF0987.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/safetyman_1/DSCF0988.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/safetyman_1/DSCF0989.jpg
Bill
special
21-07-08, 10:31 AM
Hi Rin...I must have sent my details to the wrong fella:rolleyes:...havent heard anything back...can you please bring me a couple to the shoot on saturday..the stores been asking where they are;)
It is protected in ALL states because the law says so. I would suggest you don't shoot them with the bow anymore. :confused:
XTfreak
15-08-08, 02:31 PM
Ok, so to encourage some more "spreading of the good word" I'm putting up a dozen wraps for every member who puts a poster in a suitable place (eg archery/hunting shop, club etc).
Only stipulation: must provide photographic evidence. ;)
So get your hands up, get a poster (print it out yourself or pay approx $5 for an A3 full colour copy COD postage to your door), bung it up, take a pic and get a doz wraps worth $15 or more for free!
Couldn't be easier!
:P
Luke,
I have 12 posters up with photographic proof.
Where are my wraps????????
j/k
Just trying to remind everyone this thread is here is case any new folks didnt notice it and may want to participate...
Bill
Hmmm... not sure if shop owners qualify Bill :P
But seeing as you're a nice bloke PM me your address mate, pick the wraps you'd like from the TBGA shop and they'll be on their way.
Thanks for bumping the thread up mate ;)
Luke :D
sambartom
15-08-08, 02:44 PM
Hi luke how can i get some as i live in a high hunting area and have the ok from my shops to put them up...thanks tom...
Check the first page of this thread Tom,
http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/showthread.php?t=12378
Luke
sambartom
15-08-08, 06:05 PM
Sorry mate i don't have a colour printer but can pay someone to do it for me if someone wants to that is......
special
15-08-08, 06:38 PM
Never heard anything back about them?...
PM "rinaldo" and he'll help you out.
Special, didn't you go shooting with Rin just the other day? :confused:
cheers,
Luke
PM Rinaldo on 1.7.08 with an order, no reply:(
huddo0312
11-09-08, 09:01 AM
Good to see this subject is still alive. Great idea boys. This way we won't have to use sarcasm and wit(lack of?) to remind the bowhunting public that shooting natives is a NO-NO. They are PROTECTED!!
hey luke, do you have a link or something so i can print them out here. i cant afford to get them off you guys but would like to post them at the hunting/fishing shops and archery club here in wagga. i reckon 4xA3s and 4xA4s will do me.
(oh, now its not just a sydney thing :))
Jake
Dude, if you read the first post of the thread (always a good idea) it's all explained ;)
http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/showthread.php?t=12378
I think this is a great idea, just one thing though...don't you class Dingo's as native animals. I've noticed a few dingo pics about and I personally class them as natives.
Muddy999
19-10-08, 07:04 PM
Awesome idea guys, have saved them and I will be slapping them up in the stations I haunt and flicking them about the local area.
I think this is a great idea, just one thing though...don't you class Dingo's as native animals. I've noticed a few dingo pics about and I personally class them as natives.
Cheers Lucas.
Officially mate the only pure blood dingos are on Fraser Island. The majority of "dingos" you see nowadays are interbred with feral domestic dogs - sadly.
Awesome idea guys, have saved them and I will be slapping them up in the stations I haunt and flicking them about the local area.
Thanks Muddy, great stuff on putting them up in the Stations mate, that's much appreciated!
cheers,
Luke
Good point Luke. Ta mate.
Bindogundra yowie
02-12-08, 04:53 PM
I think some of the sentiments expressed in these recent threads defeat the purpose of these posters.
http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/showthread.php?t=15384
http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/showthread.php?t=15243
Instead they reveal many bowhunters are quite willing to kill natives for sport, as opposed to the argument we are supposed to be protecting them by eradicating their introduced predators.
I really dont know what thrill you would get out of killing an animal as harmless as a wombat, possum or wallaby as opposed to a feral boar? Nothing could make us look worse. Would anyone shoot a pelican, or a sea eagle if it was legal? I don't see much native at all around here, even common species and I would be buggered if I would be killing it just because I was allowed to and there was nothing else around.
Tomalophicon
02-12-08, 05:26 PM
I think some of the sentiments expressed in these recent threads defeat the purpose of these posters.
http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/showthread.php?t=15384
http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/showthread.php?t=15243
Instead they reveal many bowhunters are quite willing to kill natives for sport, as opposed to the argument we are supposed to be protecting them by eradicating their introduced predators.
I really dont know what thrill you would get out of killing an animal as harmless as a wombat, possum or wallaby as opposed to a feral boar? Nothing could make us look worse. Would anyone shoot a pelican, or a sea eagle if it was legal? I don't see much native at all around here, even common species and I would be buggered if I would be killing it just because I was allowed to and there was nothing else around.
Don't be sucked into the propaganda that killing a native is immoral. It's illegal yes and I respect that. I've never killed a native animal on purpose (a mammal anyway).
They're just animals dude. Just like any other animal. They just happen to be protected by law.
There's a difference between having an interest in killing something and actually killing it.
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