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Geoff. Dog problem.Thread number 49197

Submitted: Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 18:33

Member - Kim M (VIC)


Geoff

Can you give me a description of your bush block. Is it:

1, Hilly Scrub
2. Scrub with open ground
3. Are there any tracks through the property (particularly those on the boundary)
4. How many people live within a 6Km Radius
5. Can I have a couple of photographs of the property
6. Are dogs crossing your property to gain access to stock
7. What is the soil. Sand, clay etc.

If the property is close to a built up area, you probably have a domestic dog problem (which is quite different to wild dogs).

Setting up dog traps without any knowledge of the animal is a complete waste of time. You'll need to spend a fair amount of time finding the entry point(s) which won't be easy, unless "your" dogs can sniff them out. A wild dog problem can't be eradicated by one method alone.

There's a Dogger down here if Victoria who you should be talking to. I'll try to find his contact details in my little book and send them to you.

Regards

Kim.





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AnswerID: 259981   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 19:33

Member - Geoff C (QLD) replied:

Thanks for your interest and help.


1 The high part of the block is ironbark forest with pretty dense scrub. The lower part is pine/cabbage gum which is a lot more open

3 There is a road/track through the length of the property (1.4km long) with a side track to one boundary. There are no boundary tracks.

4 There would be approx 3 houses within 6km. Its hard to tell how many people as we are all a bit antisocial. Within about 2km we have a large state forest and a national park.

5 The block does not photo well as its pretty dense. I haven't gor any now and won't be going back up there for a week or more.

6 There is no stocked properties nearby.

7 Soil type varies from sandstone ridges to sandy soil in the lower parts. There is a dam on yhe property which is where I thought I'd set up the trap

Hope that gives you enough info.

Geoff
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FollowupID: 521485   Submitted: Monday, Sep 03, 2007 at 08:28

Member No 1 posted:

Have you enquired with SSAA Hunting & Conservation Qld division to see if they can help
Ph: (07) 3202 2111


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FollowupID: 521562   Submitted: Monday, Sep 03, 2007 at 19:59

Member - Kim M (VIC) posted:

Thanks Geoff

When you get a chance, go to the local Council office and ask if they have GIS or Intramaps. The latter has high contrast aerial mapping. Ask them if they'll give you an electronic aerial map of the property and send it to me.

I'll run it past a couple of guys down here and get back to you.

Couple of things are important:

1. The tracks
2. The dam (plus other water sources)
3. The high country
4. Any stock contained in adjacent properties

Do you think you have a single, or mutiple dog problem?

No1 had a good suggestion in contacting the SSAA. They may be able to put you on to a dogger in the area. However he'll still need similar information.

Regards

Kim
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FollowupID: 521654   Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 04, 2007 at 09:57

Member No 1 posted:

err Kim
SSAA H & C are accepted by NPWS to do feral pest eradication.. goats, fox's, cats camels etc for the environment...here in SA at least ....the main national parks... flinders, gammons, gawler etc etc. They follow strict guidelines for ethical hunting which is approved by NPWS.

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