Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes launched the new maps on Victoria’s already popular More To Explore phone app, which is currently used by more than 20 000 people to navigate 3.9 million hectares of public land.
The app is Victoria’s first comprehensive electronic mapping system showing all public land available for hunters, as well as which species of both game animals and pests can be hunted in specific areas — with the maps also available for download to use offline or out of mobile range.
Ms Symes said with more than 50 000 licensed hunters in Victoria, clearly showing where people can hunt is an important step towards making sure hunters are aware of their responsibilities and stay within legal boundaries.
“The new maps are part of our commitment to make sure hunting is conducted in a safe, responsible and sustainable way right across the state,” she said.
“The app will be a great tool to help hunters stay informed about their favourite hunting locations or explore new ones.”
The app is regularly updated to reflect changes in land status and show road closures, and also features an emergency location function for public land users’ safety.
The app is useful for more than just hunters — it provides comprehensive information on state forest camping sites, bushwalking and mountain bike trails, four-wheel drive tracks and seasonal road closures.
More To Explore is available from the App Store and the Google Play store.
For more information on game hunting in Victoria, visit www.gma.vic.gov.au
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