Hunting permits
Apply online for a hunting permit.
Duck and quail hunting permit applications are currently closed. Applications will be available prior to the duck and quail season opening dates. This page will be updated when permit applications are open.
If you want to hunt duck or quail, or recreationally hunt feral animals in South Australia, you will require a hunting permit. This page will help you with information about:
- what type of permits are available
- what a permit allows you to do
- what the requirements are to get a permit
- how to apply for a permit.
For more specific information on the types of hunting activities in South Australia, including where you can and can't hunt, see Hunting.
Permit types
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.
Contact us
If you need more information about hunting permits, please contact the Fauna Permits Unit.
