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Description
This course is open to anyone, especially wildlife carers and wildlife responders, who is interested in being able to euthanise wildlife humanely and safely using a Captive Bolt (CB) gun. In particular, this course may benefit those who are considering purchasing a CB as well as those who have bought a CB but are unsure about how to use it safely and effectively.
Workshop Content
- Identify when euthanasia is appropriate
- Become familiar with a captive bolt and how it operates
- Understand how to use a captive bolt safely
- Become familiar with important anatomical landmarks for the euthanasia of wildlife (especially possums, koalas and kangaroos) and how to assess death
- Understand how to use a captive bolt for euthanasia of wildlife
Ticketing and Costs
$20 per person. Only 10 places are available for this training session.
Please note that if the weather is predicted to be a catastrophic fire danger day we will cancel the course and reschedule to another date. Refunds will be provided if you are not able to attend the rescheduled training session.
Date & Time
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue Details
Gumeracha
157 Retreat Valley RoadGumeracha, South Australia 5233
Fauna Rescue SA
Fauna Rescue of SA Inc is a not for profit organisation made up entirely of volunteers working from their own homes to rescue, rehabilitate and release Australia's native wildlife. We receive no government funding and must raise our funds through public donation and fundraising events.