Conservation and Hunting Alliance of SA - CHASA

And just like that, it’s the end of quail season.

📄This is a reminder to submit your mandatory hunter’s survey to the Department of Environment & Water; even if you didn’t hunt. These surveys are a condition of your Quail Hunting permit, and they help support responsible land management and future seasons.

🖊 Fill out the online survey here: https://departmentforenvironmentandwater.snapforms.com.au/form/2026-quail-hunting-survey

16th Wine and Wild Food Dinner: Friday 9th October 2026
A Night of Wild Flavours and Celebration

Step into an unforgettable evening at the annual CHASA Wine and Wild Food Dinner — a night where South Australia’s wild landscapes, bold flavours, and conservation spirit come together in spectacular style.

Savour a beautifully curated four course feast showcasing the best of locally sourced wild ingredients, each dish thoughtfully paired with exceptional South Australian wines to elevate every bite.

Throughout the night, enjoy the excitement of a live auction featuring rare and exclusive items, along with a silent auction offering unique treasures and experiences.

Tickets are strictly limited.

Secure your seat and be part of an evening that honours our state’s wild bounty, supports vital conservation efforts, and delivers a dining experience like no other.

To purchase tickets, scan the QR code in the images below, or go to: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-16th-chasa-wine-and-wild-food-dinner

Sponsored by Australian Meats: https://australianmeats.com.au/

Tickets now available: 2026 CHASA Wine and Wild Food Dinner
Friday 9th October, National Wine Centre
Just over 10 weeks to go!

Get a table together: friends, family, hunting mates.

It’s always a good night: great food, good conversation, and a room full of people who value ethical harvest, good food, and time spent outdoors.

Last year sold out, and the photos of past dishes say it all.

Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-16th-chasa-wine-and-wild-food-dinner
Or use the QR code in the attached images below to access the ticket booking page.

H5 Bird Flu

As hunters, we spend a lot of time in the field, and we encourage everyone to remain vigilant and follow the PIRSA advice on reporting sick birds.

CHASA welcomes opportunities to work alongside agencies such as PIRSA in promoting science-based wildlife management and conservation.

We as hunters are part of the solution, not just recipients of government advice. In line with CHASA's ethos of education, conservation and responsible stewardship, we bring you this information so you, as members of the hunting community, can help safeguard our wildlife, protect biodiversity and ensure the sustainable use of our natural resources for generations to come

For more information, please see the PIRSA update below or go to https://pir.sa.gov.au/animal-management/animal-health/species/poultry/avian-influenza?shorturl_avian-influenza

🍽 Wild duck L’Orange: a classic worth getting right.

There’s something deeply satisfying about taking a wild bird from field to plate and doing it justice.

👩‍🍳 Keep it simple: don’t overcook it, let it rest, and balance the richness with citrus. Handled well, wild duck delivers flavour that speaks for itself.

Want a different duck recipe? Chech out our favourites here: https://www.chasa.org.au/wild-food-recipes

🖊 A quick reminder to all duck hunters: your mandatory hunting survey needs to be submitted within 30 days of the season closing, which was Sunday 28th June 2026, so 28 July.

📄All holders of a duck hunting permit are required to complete and lodge this hunter survey form: even if you didn’t get the opportunity to hunt.

This information plays an important role in managing seasons and maintaining healthy wildlife populations.

Details via CHASA.org.au or https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/sustainable-use-of-animals-and-plants/hunting/native-bird-hunting/duck-hunting

Form at:https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/Duck-Hunting-Survey.pdf

NAIDOC Week: recognising connection to Country.

🦘CHASA acknowledges the deep cultural connection First Nations peoples have with land, water and wildlife.

Care for Country, sustainable use, and long-term stewardship are principles practiced for tens of thousands of years and remain relevant today.

This week is an opportunity to recognise that knowledge and reflect on our shared responsibility to look after the landscapes we value.

Image: Located 60km northeast of Blinman, Chambers Gorge (Marlawadinha Inbiri) is a sacred Adnyamathanha site featuring ancient petroglyphs that map ancestral Dreaming stories and ceremonial traditions within the Flinders Ranges.

🦆 Can you believe we're in the last few days of duck season already?

⛺ Across South Australia, many of our members are wrapping up the season: early mornings, time in the field, and plenty of stories to go with it. It’s what keeps us coming back: the places, the people, and the shared experience.

💦 With lots of water up north it was a challenging season. But just for fun, tell us: if you’ve been out this season, what’s one moment that stands out?

Interesting Read
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/news-hub/news/articles/2026/06/breaking-ground-on-wetland-restoration-projects