Hi
Kangaroos are protected as are all indigenous species in Oz. As a land owner one can obtain a "destruction permit" if the 'roo numbers on one's property are causing substantial issues such as overgrazing, wrecking fences and so on. This is classed as non-commercial shooting.
Why do you have to shoot kangaroos in the head?
The regulations stipulate:
head shots
max range 200m
min projectile .224, 50gr
What do you do with them after you shoot them?
No part of the dead animal is allowed to be taken off the property. You can take what parts you want for your own consumption/use but you are not allowed to sell or even give anything away to anyone else outside of the property. What you don't use is to be left on the ground. Foxes and crows soon clean them up. And you get to shoot the foxes.
Do you eat kangaroo?
Always take a few choice cuts if the 'roo looks to be in good shape. Marinate and then onto the Weber.
Commercial shooting is a different ball-game. Lots of accreditations needed.
Cheers
