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AMPGAM303
Use firearms to safely and humanely harvest wild game

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Observation Checklist

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Confirm anatomy and physical features of target animal, including location of vulnerable organs of target animal 
Identify location of habitats, habits and range of movements of target animal 
Determine timing of the harvest based on the activity patterns of the target animal 
Identify hazards associated with the harvest, and control risks according to workplace health and safety standards 
Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the harvest 
Identify animal welfare guidelines and ensure they are followed during harvest 
Determine location and boundaries for the harvest according to the animal management plan 
Check time and duration of the harvest and notify relevant personnel, where required 
Take precautions to minimise hazards and risks associated with the harvest according to workplace health and safety standards 
Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the harvest 
Confirm firearm licences, harvesting permits or exemptions as current according to statutory requirements 
Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with those recommended for the target animal according to regulatory requirements and animal ethics guidelines 
Zero and test-fire firearm according to industry practice 
Stow firearm unloaded and in safety mode for transport 
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements 
Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times according to statutory requirements and industry practice 
Load, discharge and unload firearm safely according to regulatory requirements 
Inspect target animal pre-harvest for suitability 
Aim firearm at head of target species 
Kill each target animal using a single brain shot for commercial harvest 
Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal 
Tag and record animals to be left in the field as a result of a non-brain shot, according to state requirements 
Bleed carcases according to industry practice 
Check any female animals for dependent young 
If found, destroy dependent young in a humane manner, according to relevant codes and animal welfare guidelines 
Maintain and store firearms according to manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements 
Store ammunition according to statutory requirements 
Complete records according to workplace requirements 

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