Neal Finch is an Environmental Scientist and a lifelong hunter with a long and rich association with the SSAA.

Neal has hands-on experience in hunter-centred wildlife research and worked for the Queensland Government for many years on its commercial kangaroo management program. He is currently the Executive Officer of the Australian Wild Game Industry Council.

In 2024, Neal travelled to Europe on a Churchill Fellowship to explore the wild game harvesting industry in Europe, specifically how it is regulated and the relationship between animal welfare organisations and the wild game industry. For more information on the Churchill Fellowship, go to https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/neal-finch-qld-2024/

After a career that included a long and successful stint in politics, Tom Kenyon took the helm at SSAA National in 2024. We sat down with Tom while he was in Melbourne to discuss changes at SSAA, Australian Shooter magazine, plans to grow the organisation and the political situation facing shooting across Australia.

The SSAA Victoria team take a deep dive into the management of public land in Victoria - particularly as it relates to shooting and hunting access.

More information on the "More to Explore" mapping application at: https://www.exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/where-to-start/more-to-explore

More information on hunting on public land at:

https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt

More information on the Great Outdoors Taskforce at:

https://www.deeca.vic.gov.au/futureforests/future-forests/great-outdoors-taskforce