Minns government backs bill promoting hunting in NSW’s state forests and crown land
Critics say history shows recreational shooting is not as effective as evidence-based baiting and aerial shooting programs
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In a back-to-the-future move, the Minns Labor government has backed a Shooters and Fishers party bill that will promote hunting in state forests and crown lands in NSW and recognise “conservation hunting” as a legitimate tool to control feral animals.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, has thrown his support behind a proposed Conservation Hunting Council, to the horror of environmental groups which warn of a repeat of the now-defunct Game Council.
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