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 Hunting on Private Property in NSW Overview
WHAT can I hunt?
Under the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002 and in accordance to the set Regulations, persons will require a NSW Game Hunting Licence (General), or G-Licence, to hunt the following game species on private property:
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Deer: sambar, red, hog, rusa, fallow, wapiti, chital
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California quail,
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Pheasant,
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Partridge,
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Peafowl,
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Turkey,
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Waterfowl, managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Services under the Game Bird Management Program
No hunting without PERMISSION
A Game Hunting Licence does not authorise the holder of the licence to enter any land unless permission is given by the land owner/manager.
Cost
Licenses cost $60 per year for both Restricted (R-Licence) and General (G-Licence).
Concessional licences are $40 for one year, $120 for three years or $200 for a five-year licence, with concession claim proof required upon application.
The Game Council will accept birth certificates, passport and junior firearm permits copies for Junior Concession. Pensioner concession claim has to be with an eligible concession card copy which is within the definition of Section 3 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Taxation Act 1988.
WHY do I need a licence to hunt these game animals on private land?
These game species are included as it is expected populations may expand beyond current levels in the future. Game Council NSW has been charged with the responsibility of managing these game animals and hunters under the Act. Wild deer can potentially be another source of income for both property owners and hunters, therefore these species will be the focus of Property Based Management Plans in the future.
WHO requires a G-Licence?
Persons wishing to hunt the game animals listed above on private land, with permission. Licence types include Commercial Hunter, Hunting Guide, Standard and Visitors and are available for terms of one, three and five years.
WHO is exempt from holding a Game Hunting Licence?
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Farmers, their families and household members, as well as their employees when hunting deer and game birds on the landholder’s property.
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Government agency personnel and professional shooters engaged in hunting game animals as part of their employment.
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An Aboriginal person who is hunting on native title land, or a registered native claim; an Aboriginal person who is a member (or in the company of a member) of a Local Aboriginal Land Council and undertaking traditional cultural hunting.
HOW can I hunt these animals?
These animals must be hunted only in accordance with the Game and Feral Animal Regulation 2004 which also contains a Code of Practice, using the following hunting tools:
HOW and WHEN can I obtain a G-Licence?
These licences are now available on application to the Game Council and subject to approval by a delegated officer. There is no test required. Application forms are available by telephoning Game Council's Licence Processing Unit on (02) 6360 5111 or email lpu@gamecouncil.nsw.gov.au or from this website.
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