Island Way, Desert Way - Kiwirrkurra and li-Anthawirriyarra Rangers share cat management knowledge

This exchange was sponsored by the Indigenous Desert Alliance and enabled the two ranger groups to exchange knowledge about their cat management techniques and learn more about each other’s culture.

The li-Anthawirriyarra sea rangers were proud to show Mumathumburu (West Island) to the Kiwirrkurra rangers and how they conducted small mammal surveys and deployed Felixer traps as well as introducing them to a range of new bush tucker items!

Both ranger groups are regarded as Industry Experts on cat control and used their time together to share cat management techniques. The Sea-Rangers built capacity in tracking, and the Kiwirrkurra Rangers learnt about leghold traps, baits and Felixer Grooming Traps. The trips to West Island and Kiwirrkurra also provided an opportunity for valuable cultural exchange between groups with very different lifestyles and cultures, both of which place high value on harvesting traditional foods.

Overall the Exchanges allowed Rangers to learn from each other, inspire each other and support each other, sparking new ideas, proud moments, wonderful memories, and fresh motivation.