After Albury police issued 32 infringement notices and laid two charges during a crackdown last month, Assistant Commissioner Geoff McKechnie, said police will continue to conduct operations.

“While the large majority of people conduct their hunting activities with the required licences and documentation, there are still people who believe they can negate the system and cause problems,” he said.

“Rural crime investigators are out there checking firearms are registered, making sure hunters have the right hunting licences and don’t trespass into unauthorised areas.

“Our role is to make sure the farming community is protected while ensuring recreational hunters can safely enjoy their sport.”

Assistant Commissioner McKechnie said it was important landowners did not confront trespassers or suspected illegal shooters themselves.

“Do not take the law into your own hands. I strongly encourage you to record details such as time and date, vehicle registration number, description, location and contact police,” he said.

As part of NSW Rural Crime Week 2017, Albury police have encouraged people in farming communities to contact the region’s rural crime investigator Detective Senior Constable Scott Barton to report crime when it happens.