Tuesday, 16 May 2023

 Jeff BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (14:24): This weekend past saw the wild deer hunting and outdoors expo at Lardner Park outside Warragul. This was an event to service hunters of all types as well as outdoor enthusiasts, with vendors ranging from toilet roll holders that suit camping to thermal viewing devices. To say the event was well attended would be a gross understatement. With so many people attending, it was hard to move around at times. It was also attended by all demographics, with young people, retirees and families, and they were all having a good time by the look of it. The event was a credit to Jamie Gilbert and McPherson Media, and I have to say to those who continue to say that hunting has no real economic value: you should have dropped by to have a look, like Wildlife Victoria did – and yes, I believe I saw you driving down Burnt Store Road.