Bait collection in the Northern Tablelands
In the Northern Tablelands region, landholders can collect baits for the control of foxes by joining their local pest animal management group. This allows landholders to work together to bait simultaneously to cover a wide area, which results in better control outcomes across the New England area.
The annual fox baiting program is running again this June and landholders around Walcha, Armidale and Guyra are encouraged to get involved.
By participating in the 2024 fox baiting program, landholders can:
- access free vertebrate pesticide induction training (now available online)
- receive free baits for the control of foxes.
All landholders participating must be accredited for 1080 bait usage and present their chemical card or arrange for an authorised agent to collect and lay baits on their behalf through our office.
Bait collection points
There are bait collection points across the New England region. See locations below to find your closest point or get in touch with Michael Smart, Biosecurity Officer on (02) 6770 2000 or through email at michael.smart@lls.nsw.gov.au. You can also visit the Armidale office at 126-130 Taylor Street Armidale, NSW 2350.
All baits must be ordered a minimum of 3 days prior to the collection date.
Walcha
Date | Time | Group | Where | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25 June | 10:00 am | Bozo (West Walcha/Wollum) | Walcha Showground | Cameron and Judy Lisle, 0447 873 255 |
25 June | 10:30 am | Lower Apsley | Walcha Showground | Sam Lisle, 0427 773 944 |
25 June | 1:30 pm | Yarrowitch/Tia | Wyandra | Shelley Marchant, 0408 020 791 |
4 July | 11:00 am | Winterbourne | Winterbourne and Moona | Polly Locke, 0427 780 278 |
4 July | 12:30 pm | Glen Gro (Walcha South) | Yerrawun mailbox | Polly Locke, 0427 780 278 |
Armidale
Date | Time | Group | Where | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21 June | 9:00 am | Balala Bushgrove | Brushgrove Hall | Bob Bawell, 0409 270 634 |
21 June | 10:00 am | Kingstown | Kingstown Fire Shed | Jamie Swales, 0428 789 185 |
21 June | 11:00 am | Rumbling Moutain | Abbington Sports Ground | Jan Simmons, 0427 237 281 |
27 June | 8:30 am | Enmore | Enmore Fire Shed | Garry Swanson, 0427 469 018 |
27 June | 10:00 am | Harnham (Uralla East) | Uralla Showground | Troy Shultz, 0427 049 135 |
2 July | 8:30 am | Cooney Creek | Bus stop | Stuart Waters, 0488 753 989 |
4 July | 9:30 am | Brakendale | Top Waterloo | Kelly-Ann Benson, 0427 789 072 |
Guyra
| Date | Time | Group | Where | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 June | 9:00 am | Malpas/Black Mountain | Black Mountain Fire Shed | Michael Smart, 0427 960 788 |
19 June | 9:00 am | Tenterden | Tenterden Hall | Sandy Hodgens, 0428 299 106 |
19 June | 11:00 am | Guyra/Llangothlin | Guyra Saleyards | Rita Williams, 02 6779 1182 |
21 June | 12:30 pm | Baldersleigh | Cnr Old Armidale road | Anne Hodson, 0427 753 716 |
2 July | 12:00 pm | Wandsworth | Wandsworth Tennis Courts | Mark Atkin, 0455 310 657 |
5 July | 10:00 am | Chandlers Peak | Warringa | Laurie Smith, 02 6779 2037 Wayne Mills, 0458 991 552 |