Ep:020 The Roar: July 2025

Welcome to this exciting episode of The Roar, part of the Australian Deer Podcast. Join host Paul Gray and Sean Kilkenny, Leader of Advocacy and Deer Management at the ADA, as they discuss monumental news for deer hunters in Australia. The Snowy River and Irinundra National Parks in Victoria have been opened for seasonal recreational deer hunting, a landmark achievement years in the making. This episode delves into the journey and persistence of the Australian Deer Association, working with government officials like Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister Steve Dimopoulos to make this dream a reality. Discover the significance of this victory for the hunting community and how it sets a precedent for the future of national parks in Australia. Alongside this significant development, the episode also covers the upcoming Tasmanian election and its implications for deer hunters, as well as new legislative opportunities in New South Wales. Tune in for all this and more, only on The Roar on the Australian Deer Podcast.