parknotes
Lake Eildon National Park
Hunting of Sambar Deer by Stalking
Deer Hunting is permitted in Lake Eildon National Park by persons who hold a current Game
Licence for deer and a current Firearms Licence.
Firearms must comply with the
following requirements :
The following conditions and
restrictions apply :
1. A centre fire rifle having a calibre of no
less than 6.85 mm (0.270”) with a
projectile no lighter than 8.45 g (130
grains) and a minimum cartridge case
length of 51 mm (2”).
1. Hunting and shooting in Lake Eildon
National Park is limited to Sambar
Deer, in the designated area as
indicated by shading on the map (see
overleaf).
2. Muzzle-loading rifle - minimum legal
calibre 11.45 mm (.45”). Minimum
projectile weight 8.62 g (133 grains), as
per hunting regulations.
2. Firearms must be kept unloaded and
may not be discharged within 100
metres of any camping site or picnic
area in the park.
3. A long bow having a pull weight of no
less than 22.5 kg with a minimum draw
of 70 cm with a broad-head arrow
having a minimum of two sharpened
cutting blades, or
3. Carrying and use of specified firearms
is limited to persons classified above for
the purpose of hunting Sambar Deer
during the period from the first Saturday
after Easter until 30 November
inclusive, and in accordance with the
Wildlife (Game) Regulations, 1976, No
2.
4. A cross bow having a pull weight of no
less than 36.5 kg with a broad-head
arrow having a minimum of two
sharpened cutting blades.
4. The carrying or use of a spotlight for
deer hunting is not permitted.
5. Dogs are not allowed.
NOTE : The carrying of an unloaded
firearm is also authorised in the O’Toole’s
Flat Camping area, abutting the hunting
zone. This camping area is adjacent to the
Gap Track, approximately 800 m from the
Eildon-Jamieson Road.
6. The current Firearms Licence and
Game Licence must be carried, and
produced on request.
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