Under the guidance of industry experts, learn humane and safe ways to trap and control wild dogs. Plus, have all your trapping gear checked and serviced!

You will learn effective methods in:

• baiting
• trapping
• shooting
• lure making
• autopsy
• equipment maintenance

Guest speakers

Darren Pointon
Out ‘n’ about trapping and outfitters
Darren has been a professional vertebrate pest manager for the last 30 years. Specialising in wild dogs, Darren works with government and private landholders to resolve wild dog impacts on livestock, native wildlife and people.

Jordy Oostrom
Northern Trapping Services
Jordy has been trapping predators for over 25 years, developing his business as a professional pest controller. Jordy’s experience includes trapping, deer control and guided hunts in Europe and North America.

Kate Woolley
FBA Land Management Officer
Kate is an experienced agricultural advisor who has helped many CQ graziers and growers reduce pests to increase productivity and profitability. During this event, Kate will discuss the effects of wild dog control on calving survival (from pregnancy to weaning) and the monetary impact on businesses.

Day 1
Thursday 27 October
8:30am – 4pm
Wycarbah Hall
Meet guest presenters and learn the best methods to control CQ wild dogs.

6pm – 8pm – BBQ Dinner
Wycarbah Landcare meeting.
Meet likeminded local land managers who are working to improve the health of the region for better production and environmental outcomes.

Day 2
Friday 28 October
8:30am – 4pm
Wycarbah Hall
Quiz the guest presenters and head home with a plan that suits your business and property.
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided both days. A BBQ dinner will be put on Thursday night. Please bring a hat, water bottle and notepad.

RSVP by 25 October
Vicki Horstman
FBA Ag Services Coordinator
07 4999 2842 | 0419 160 537 | vicki.horstman@fba.org.au

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