A SAFE spokesman, who did not wish to be named, said that over the past two months the group circulated the petition opposing the continuation of HuntFest in Narooma over the next three years.

“Gathering of signatures for the petition was restricted to residents and ratepayers of the Eurobodalla Shire; that is now complete and it will be submitted at the end of this week,” he said.

“Over 900 signatures have been obtained, a significant fraction of the adult population of Eurobodalla.

“It is hoped that this will help lead to more extensive consultation in the future on a matter that concerns so many shire residents.”