Conservation
Supporting our land, wildlife and rural communities
SSAA NSW members play a leading role in invasive/pest vermin control, supporting farmers and conservation programs across New South Wales.
We partner with government departments, private landholders and local organisations to deliver responsible, evidence-based programs that help protect native ecosystems and support our rural communities.
From reducing the impact of feral animals to restoring balance in fragile environments, our goal is simple: to make every conservation effort ethical, effective and safe.
Our approach
Health and safety, hunter ethics and animal welfare are at the core of every SSAA NSW conservation activity. Each project follows strict management practices, detailed wildlife management plans and industry best-practice operating procedures, ensuring all actions are humane, strategic and compliant with NSW regulations.
With over 72,000 members, SSAA NSW has the capacity to support large-scale, professional wildlife control and management initiatives across the state.
Why conservation matters
Bushfire, drought and habitat loss continue to threaten our native flora and fauna. At the same time, feral species such as cats, foxes, pigs and deer are a growing problem, destroying crops, spreading disease and endangering native animals.
Through our programs, accredited SSAA NSW members assist landholders and agencies to manage these threats humanely and effectively.
Our standards
Public safety
All programs operate only in areas that have been properly assessed for safety risks. Control measures are implemented to eliminate or reduce risks before any field activity begins.
Firearm safety
Our conservation members and volunteers uphold the highest standards of firearm handling, safety and professionalism. Ongoing training ensures participants maintain skill and confidence in the field.
Animal welfare
Ground shooting, when conducted by trained and accredited professionals, is one of the most humane and effective methods of controlling pest/vermin animals, achieving immediate insensibility and minimising stress or suffering.
Working together for better outcomes
Every SSAA NSW conservation initiative is coordinated and results-driven, whether it’s assisting farmers, supporting research projects or working alongside wildlife agencies to protect endangered species.
We welcome collaboration with:
If you have a project that SSAA NSW could assist with, we’d love to hear from you.