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Landholders and Council staff took part in the training program (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett Regional Council has assisted landholders on the eastern side of the Bunya Mountains to take part in a specialised wild dog trapping and baiting program.<\/p>\n

Council biosecurity officers, local trappers and members of the Wengenville, Alice Creek and Glencliff Syndicate Group took part in the training which was delivered by Stuart Boyd-Law, from Pest Animal and Control Training .<\/p>\n

The program aimed to enhance wild dog trapping and baiting skills to strengthen local biosecurity and protect livestock.<\/p>\n

It was funded by the Integrated Engagement and Capacity Building project through the State Government\u2019s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program and delivered in partnership with BIEDO.<\/p>\n

Participants gained three accreditations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • AHCPMG307 – Apply animal trapping techniques<\/li>\n
  • AHCPMG312 – Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes<\/li>\n
  • AHCPMG305 – Survey pests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A Council spokesperson said that by combining traditional trapping techniques with co-ordinated baiting schedules, the program aimed to reduce the significant economic and environmental impact of wild dog predation on local grazing properties.<\/p>\n

    “This is a hands-on practical approach to ensure that participants have the practical skills necessary to target these predators either for removal or for research purposes,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

    “Improving the skills and knowledge of trappers will support landholders and local governments in the delivery of wild dog, fox and feral cat control programs.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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