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22 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. • Avoid clothes or footwear that capture weed seeds. Choose close weave clothes, gaiters, sock protectors or long pants to minimise weed seed capture. • Pick off seeds from shoes and clothes and check your gear to make sure seeds are not hiding in pockets or on Velcro straps. Carry seeds out in a zip-lock bag. • Care for your hunting companions, ensuring hunting dogs, ferrets etc are up-to-date with their vaccinations, are healthy and not at risk of spreading disease. Brush their coats to remove any weed seeds caught in their fur. Spotted anything unusual? If you see anything unusual in or on any animal (signs of disease) during your time hunting, report it immediately to the Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888. All animals - domestic pets, livestock and vertebrate pests carry disease at some time. Some animal diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease have signifi cant socio-economic consequences, while others, zoonotic diseases such as Brucellosis, Q Fever and Leptospirosis can infect people making them very sick. Contact Local Land Services and the land manager if you see a pest, disease or unusual weed or large numbers of dead plants or wildlife while out hunting. Hunting clean takes commitment. But the risks are real. Ensure all vehicles, equipment, people and pets are clean when entering a property and clean when you leave, preventing any unwanted stowaways. Call 1300 795 299 to speak to your Local Land Services offi ce for further assistance in managing your biosecurity risks. This article was written jointly with the Invasive Species Council as part of their joint "Keep your gear clean in the wild" community awareness campaign that is supported by NSW Local Land Services www.invasives.org.au Protect your assets - Hunt clean Your firearms and fixed accessories will be covered at home, at the range, while hunting plus overseas for up to 28 days. You'll be covered against loss, theft or damage and the excess is only $100 per claim. What's more, claims are settled for replacement value as- sessed by an approved firearms dealer. Com- pare it to your Home & Contents policy, which may have a far greater excess than $100 and only cover your firearms while at home. If you want to know more, call the SSAA. Trust SSAA to safeguard members' firearms and accessories. For only $25, get $25,000 worth of members firearms insurance Want to know more? • Call us at SSAA: 02 8805 3900 or • Email: trevor@ssaains.com.au or • Visit the website: www.ssaaib.com.au Get SSAA Members Firearms Insurance. Great coverage. Only $25. Here's how to take up this offer: • By phone: 02 8805 3900 or • Online: www.ssaaib.com.au or • With your next membership renewal. OR Claims settled for replacement value 02 8805 3900 SSAA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd (CAR 315403 | ABN 86 077 822 970) Corporate Authorised Representative of Westcourt General Insurance Brokers (ABN 81 009 401 772 | AFSL 238447) Are you covered? " Due to the loss of my firearms, I feared I would have to give up shooting because of the costs involved in replacing them. But dealing with SSAA insurance was a pleasant experience and my claim was paid out in full. " Ivan, Carlton Continued from P 21

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