The Short Version
AusTiger Conservation and Feral Up are both legitimate, professional NSW feral animal control providers, and you would be in good hands with either. The difference is emphasis. AusTiger is the polished operator built around precision shooting, with very wide coverage and a strong satisfaction guarantee. Feral Up is built around technology and data: thermal drone surveys, trail camera monitoring, and full integrated pest management.
This is our page, so we are an interested party. We have tried to be genuinely fair, because anyone comparing us will check, and because AusTiger has real strengths worth acknowledging.
At a Glance
| AusTiger Conservation | Feral Up | |
|---|---|---|
| Based | Lake Macquarie | Hunter Valley |
| Coverage | Newcastle to Far West, very wide | Hunter and surrounding NSW |
| Core method | Precision shooting | Full IPM: shooting, baiting, trapping |
| Monitoring | Report after each visit | Thermal drone and trail camera data, before and after |
| Pricing | Published: single from ~$600/visit, group from ~$300 | Published: pig control from ~$500/visit |
| Guarantee | Pay what you think the results are worth | Monitoring data to prove the result |
| Insurance | Professional operator | $20M public liability |
| Best for | Broad-reach precision shooting | Measured, multi-method programmes |
Where AusTiger Is Strong
Credit where it is due. AusTiger does several things very well:
- Reach. They cover an enormous service area, from the Hunter and Central Coast out to the Riverina and Far West. If you are outside the Hunter, they likely still come to you.
- Published pricing. Like us, they publish their rates, which is rare and good for the whole industry.
- The guarantee. Their pay-what-the-results-are-worth guarantee is a genuine point of trust and a smart commitment to outcomes.
- Track record. They are established and well known, with a polished, professional brand.
If precision shooting by an established name with broad coverage is what you want, AusTiger is a strong, safe choice.
Where Feral Up Is Different
Our approach starts from a different premise: that you cannot manage what you do not measure, and that shooting alone rarely fixes an ongoing problem.
- Technology and data. We use thermal drone surveys and trail camera monitoring to count animals before and after control, so the result is measurable rather than a matter of opinion.
- Full integrated pest management. We combine ground shooting with baiting and trapping, because populations recover and reinvade when only one method is used. See our comparison of baiting versus trapping for pigs for how we sequence methods.
- Transparency. Published pricing, written before-and-after reporting, and a large regional content library so you can see how we think before you call.
- Regional focus. We are Hunter-based and concentrate on the Hunter and surrounding NSW, which keeps travel costs down for landholders in our core area.
Different Tools for Different Jobs
This is not a case of one operator being better than the other. AusTiger and Feral Up are built around different philosophies. AusTiger backs precision shooting across a very wide area, supported by a satisfaction guarantee. Feral Up backs measured, multi-method programmes supported by thermal and drone data. The right choice comes down to what you value: broad-reach shooting by an established name, or a data-led integrated programme that proves the result.
Who Should Choose Which
Choose AusTiger Conservation if you:
- Want an established, shooting-focused operator with a strong reputation.
- Are outside the Hunter and need their very wide coverage.
- Value their satisfaction guarantee above all else.
Choose Feral Up if you:
- Want a multi-method programme (shooting, baiting, trapping), not shooting alone.
- Value thermal and drone monitoring that quantifies the result.
- Are in the Hunter or surrounding NSW and want transparent pricing and reporting.
- Have an ongoing problem where a measured, repeatable programme matters more than a one-off shoot.
The Bottom Line
You will not go wrong with AusTiger, and we mean that. They are a good operator. We built Feral Up for the landholder who wants the problem measured, attacked from multiple angles, and proven to be solved, with the data to show it. If that is you, we would love to assess your property. If an established, shooting-focused service suits you better, AusTiger is an excellent call.
Want to see our approach on your place? Get in touch for a free consultation, or read how to choose a professional pest controller in NSW to compare any provider on the things that matter.
Sources consulted: AusTiger Conservation public service and pricing pages (austigerconservation.au), summarised as at 2026. Pricing and services may change; verify current details with AusTiger directly. This comparison reflects Feral Up’s view and is provided to help landholders evaluate their options.