Social
Hunting and shooting is an engaging physical activity that also connects communities.
Going on a hunt or down to the local clay target range gets people out of their arm chairs and into community and nature.
Recreational hunting and shooting is a great way to maintain physical and mental health well-being as participants develop a strong connection to nature, self-efficacy and improve social networks.
Economic
In 2018, Australia’s 642,000 recreational hunters and shooters contributed over $2.4 billion to Australia’s economy.
From assisting with more efficient farming practices and free pest control, to supporting over 19,000 jobs and small businesses through the sale of equipment, our industry is a proud contributor to the Australian economy.
REPORT: Economic and social impacts of recreational hunting and shooting
Environmental
All Australian states and territories provide for sustainable and regulated recreational hunting to varying degrees.
Hunting has proven to be highly successful as a conservation tool and has even enabled the re-establishment of several threatened native species.
By hunting introduced pests, LAFOs have secured the future of a number of native species that otherwise may have become extinct.