Hi, new here, haven't been shooting since 1988, but I am thinking of going hunting wild pigs. I'd like to know about the places where I need go to find them, where there are a fair few. And about the best calibre and brand of rifle. The best scopes for day shooting and night, rules and farmer's rules. The best ammo. With economic in mind. Accessories. Places to stay at night. Clubs down under. And first aid.

I live in Sydney, and in Bankstown there is the nearest gun shop I know of.

I will travel to the country by car, more likely by public transport or scooter. Car for sure later on.

Is there anything to consider in taking the meat for eating?

Advice welcome.

Best regards, Klementz.

Anywhere in north central NSW is good......
And a Rossi Puma in 454 Casull will be great considering your shots will be under 100 meters and most of the pigs are under 60kg...
Hunting rules are simple, do what ever the farmer tells you too do, report broken fences, bore drains, dead cattle etc....
As for where to stay, most have barns, shearing sheds etc...
And take a salt pack and fly bag etc so you can keep the meat, rear quarters and ribs are great off pigs....

Second on the black pig long ribs, cut em so they have some meat on em, great chewing.

Last Wild pigs I shot were in Nth NSW on the border at Lightning Ridge, the wheat farmers hate em, they trap them and feed em up on roos for the home table.