Apply for a NSW game hunting licence

If you want to legally hunt in NSW you need to hold the appropriate game hunting licence.

Your licence will depend on:

• the land you wish to hunt on:
  • private land only
  • public or private land
• the type of animal you wish to hunt:
  • game animals (non-indigenous birds)
  • native game birds
  • feral or pest animals 
• the reason for hunting the animal:
  • recreation or personal consumption
  • to sell the meat or any other part of the animal
  • to conduct guided hunting activities.

A NSW General game hunting licence allows you to hunt on private land only.

A NSW Restricted game hunting licence allows you to hunt on public or private land.

Licences can be of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years' duration.

Note: The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) provides:

• all the information you need on how to:
  • apply, renew and manage your hunting licence online
  • access the Hunt NSW app
• the necessary PDF forms to download and complete if you're unable to transact online
• information on when you are not required to hold a NSW game hunting licence.