Night hunting for kangaroos in Australia

Night hunting for kangaroos in Australia

Categories: Animals

Photographer David Gray went on a night hunt with plumber Stephen O'Donnell, who is licensed by the state to shoot kangaroos. The kangaroo population in Australia is over 50 million individuals. Every licensed shooter is rigorously tested and must adhere to strict rules and regulations that a headshot ensures the least amount of animal suffering.

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Night hunting for kangaroos in Australia

Night hunting for kangaroos in Australia

1. Stephen O'Donnell takes aim at a kangaroo with his .223 rifle on the outskirts of the Australian capital Canberra.

Night hunting for kangaroos in Australia

2. Stephen O'Donnell drives his pickup truck through a corral on the outskirts of Canberra.

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4. Stephen O'Donnell reloads his .223 rifle.

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Night hunting for kangaroos in Australia

7. Stephen O'Donnell aims from the window of his pickup truck at a kangaroo.

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Night hunting for kangaroos in Australia

12. Stephen O'Donnell tags a kangaroo he has just shot.

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Keywords: Kangaroo | Hunting

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