Over 16,000 fox scalps have been claimed from South Australian farmers through the fox bounty program in an aim to help cull the pest and further support drought-affected famers
Established in August 2021, the $220,000 program was introduced to provide a $10 payment for each fox destroyed.
Bounty collection events have been held every few months across the state, particularly during autumn and spring.
Since the inception of the program, 30 fox bounty collection events have been held across the state, including 7 events this month at Clare, Peake, Barmera, Keith, Kingston, Tantanoola and Naracoorte.
The bounty collection events have also provided PIRSA staff with the opportunity to discuss control options not just for foxes but also other invasive species including feral deer, rabbits, and pigs.
With more than 16,000 scalps collected through 119 producers, 208 claims have been made as a result of the program. Most of the scalps have been submitted primarily from the state's agricultural regions with the majority (around 70%) coming from the Limestone Coast.
Nearing the estimated completion of the program PIRSA will provide an evaluation to help guide possible future options.
For more information and updates on bounty collection days, see Fox bounty program.