Welcome to the new
home of the APDHA
The Australian Pig Doggers and Hunters Association exists to serve its members, by providing leadership and guidance on legal, ethical hunting, animal welfare and the law.
You can now sign-up and renew your membership on here.
Breaking News
Pig hunters join inquiry into
NSW National Parks access
The APDHA has been invited back to NSW Parliament to address an inquiry into access restrictions to the State's National Parks and waterways. We had already lodged a submission on the matter but have been asked to address the inquiry on December 9, this year. We have asked for access for our members to hunt on selected government land, particularly in the western sector, as part of the State's pest animal management strategy. Further, we have asked for a co-operative approach with NPWS to the development of young conservationists' knowledge of the Australian bush through the development of an App that gives young hunters a chance to log animals they see, link to study materials about those animals and take part in App activities that expand their hunting experience. More news to come...
Hunters' voice heard at
NSW hunting law inquiry
The APDHA was asked to give evidence at the NSW Legislative Council's inquiry into proposed changes to hunting law in the State. The APDHA's contribution begins at about 1 hr 44 mins into the video. The entire thing is worth watching to help everyone understand the process but if you want to focus on how pig hunters were represented, target the relevant section.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Increasing landholder concerns about legal liability issues, workplace health and safety requirements as well as changing attitudes to hunting prompted the formation of the Australian Pig Dogging and Hunters Association Inc, (the APDHA) in 2005. As the name suggests, APDHA represents responsible and ethical hunters of all persuasions, but with an emphasis on those using well-trained hunting dogs for feral pig control
SHINE A LIGHT ON OUR RESEARCH LIBRARY
Our members finance the APDHA Research Unit which works to gather, collate and develop research relevant to pig hunting with dogs to underline the historic, economic and environmental relevance of our culture to Australia and the world.
Don't be left behind. Check out our research library today.
Hunters remove 5.3 million plus pigs from Australian landscape in 2024
The APDHA's Great Australian Pig Hunt is done and dusted. It's been a massive success and the final report is on this site now for members to read. Just head to the In The News section and look for the Special Reports button in Members Only News. What we know is the data collection indicated Australian pig hunters killed more than 5.3 million pigs in 2024 debunking claims that hunters achieved nothing in terms of pig control.
An outstanding effort.
If you want to read the final report and you aren't a member email us at info@apdha.org.au
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WHY JOIN THE APDHA?
AUSTRALIA-WIDE HUNTERS' INSURANCE
APDHA members opting for full hunting membership carry a $20 million Public Liability Insurance cover which protects landholders and managers from any damage that might be caused during legal hunting anywhere in Australia. Hunting members also carry a $2 million Personal Accident Insurance policy and anything that happens to them while hunting legally anywhere in Australia.
PUBLIC LAND HUNTING (NSW and NT)
The APDHA is an Approved Hunting Organisation under NSW hunting law which makes members eligible to apply for the NSW Restricted Game Hunting Licence that allows legal hunting on certain public land in the State. Members also have approved access to certain Northern Territory National Parks as part of the NT's pest management program. Conditions apply to all access.
PERMISSION TO HUNT BOOKLET
Members can access a Permission to Hunt booklet which records landholder details, conditions of access being granted (including expiry date, method of hunting, etc) and hunter details. This booklet helps legal hunters and law enforcement agencies communicate quickly about access and further isolate and identify illegal hunters in the hunting community.
A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH-BASED ADVOCACY
The APDHA leads discussion on the effectiveness and relevance of pig hunting (especially with dogs) through the development of research projects which provide the data and analysis to illustrate our contribution to the economy, the natural and agricultural environment, the recognition of culture and positve mental health outcomes.
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Easily access the latest association and hunting news, events and your membership details' And receive notifications and important reminders, whenever we update the website.
The App is also where your virtual Membership Card is displayed.
