Hunting permits

To hunt feral animals recreationally, or to assist someone in hunting, you will need a Basic Hunting Permit. A permit is not required if you are carrying out the destruction of feral animals to manage impacts to crops, stock or property as the landowner, a member of their household or at the landowners request.

For more information see Hunting feral animals.

Key permit information

• Adult, Concession, Junior (14 - 17 years of age) and Sub-Junior (under 14 years of age) permits available
• Permit is available for 1, 3 or 5 years, Sub-Junior permit is only available for 1 year.
• Allows for hunting of introduced (feral) animals and unprotected native animals (listed in Schedule 10).

Fees

See the current wildlife permit fees by permit type.

Assessment criteria

Permit applications are assessed with consideration to the following:

• a parent/guardian declaration (if under the age of 18)
• applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a permit.

Application form:

• Apply for a Basic Hunting Permit (online)

To hunt duck or quail recreationally during a declared open season, or assist someone to hunt, you will need a Duck hunting permit or Quail hunting permit.

For more information see Native bird hunting

Key Permit information

• Adult, Concession, Junior (14-17 years of age) permits available
• Permits are valid for the duration of the relevant open season.
• Allows for hunting of declared species and quantities only

Fees

See the current  wildlife permit fees by permit type

Assessment criteria

Permit applications are assessed with consideration to the following:

• A parent/guardian declaration (if under the age of 18)
• Applicant is fit and proper person to hold a permit
• Applicant has sat and passed a waterfowl identification test (duck hunting only)

Application forms:

Duck and Quail hunting permit applications are currently closed.

Applications will become available prior to the declared season open date via the following link:

• Apply for a Duck or Quail hunting permit (online). 

Aboriginal people do not require a permit for hunting if the animal hunted will be used for:

• food for the person who takes it, or for their dependents, or
• for cultural purposes of Aboriginal origin.

For more information, including areas for hunting, see Aboriginal hunting and gathering.