SCHEDULE 1: Minimum Specifications for Firearms and Ammunition
(Note: Ammunition must be loaded to at least the specifications shown to ensure a sudden and painless death for the target animals)
Species
Prescribed firearm and firearm/ammunition combinations
Group 1
Red kangaroo (
Macropus rufus), Eastern grey kangaroo (
M. giganteus), Western grey kangaroo (
M. fuliginosus), Euro or wallaroo (
M. robustus), Agile wallaby (
M. agilis), Whiptail wallaby (
M. parryi)
A centrefire rifle, fitted with a telescopic sight. Nominal bore size 0.569cm (0.224') and centrefire case capacity of at least .222 Remington.
Ammunition shall have an expanding projectile (soft or hollow point) of not less than 324 mg (50 grains) and provide a minimum muzzle energy of 1542 Joules (1137 foot-pounds).
[.222 Remington with 50 grain projectile must be loaded to achieve a muzzle velocity of 975 m/sec (3200 ft/sec) to achieve this minimum muzzle energy].
Group 2
All members of the family Macropidae other than those listed in Group 1.
a) A centrefire rifle fitted with a telescopic sight. Calibre and ammunition sufficient to achieve at least a minimum muzzle energy of 975 Joules (720 foot-pounds) {e.g. .22 Hornet; 45 grain projectile and loaded to achieve muzzle velocity (m.v.) of at least 2690 ft/sec, or .17 Remington; 25 grain projectile loaded to achieve m.v. of at least 3610 ft/sec].
or
b) Shotguns of 12 gauge or larger, using No.2, 1, BB or larger shot. Maximum range for shotguns of 30 metres.
Shotgun cartridges must be loaded to provide a dense and random pattern (e.g. 12 gauge cartridge requires a shot load no less than 36g = 1.25 oz = 63 BB shot pellets).
SCHEDULE 2: Point of Aim (X) for a Shot to the Brain and Location of the Brain. (All kangaroos)
Note: A shot to the side of the head is preferred as it is a larger target area.
SCHEDULE 3: Point of Aim (+) for a Shot to the Heart. (Applicable only as described for injured kangaroos and specified shotguns)
