Approved methods for hunting Hog Deer, Chital Deer or Fallow Deer
39 Approved methods for hunting Hog Deer, Chital Deer or Fallow Deer
A person must not hunt, take or destroy Hog Deer, Chital Deer or Fallow Deer other than by the use of—
a firearm that is a centre‑fire rifle having a calibre of not less than 617 millimetres (0243 inches), with a projectile weight of not less than 518 grams (80 grains); or
a firearm that is a muzzle‑loading rifle having a calibre of not less than 965 millimetres (038 inches), with a projectile weight of not less than 1296 grams (200 grains); or
a long bow, recurve bow or compound bow having a draw‑weight of not less than 20 kilograms (45 pounds), using an arrow with a broad‑head having a combined minimum weight of not less than 225 grams (350 grains) and a minimum of 2 sharpened cutting blades; or
a cross‑bow having a draw‑weight of not less than 544 kilograms (120 pounds), using a bolt with a broad‑head having a combined minimum weight of not less than 225 grams (350 grains) and a minimum of 2 sharpened cutting blades; or
a firearm of not less than 20 bore, and not greater than 12 bore, with a single solid projectile having a weight of not less than 15·88 grams (245 grains), and that firearm must be fitted with—
a front and rear iron sight (other than a beaded sight or beaded sights); or
a telescopic sight; or
a reflex sight.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who is—
carrying out an activity in accordance with an Order made under section 7A of the Act; or
carrying out an activity in accordance with an authorisation given under section 28A of the Act; or
carrying out an activity in accordance with an authorisation order.
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