Hunting and shooting
What, when and where you can hunt in the Northern Territory. Find out how to stay safe and what rules you need to know.
- Pig hunting in reserves rules
Find out about the rules you must follow if you want to hunt feral pigs in reserves. - Pig hunting permits for reserves
Find information about the shooter's permit you'll need if you want to hunt feral pigs in reserves near Darwin.
- Magpie geese and waterfowl season dates
See the opening times and dates for the waterfowl hunting season. - Magpie geese and waterfowl hunting rules
Get information about the rules you must follow when you're hunting waterfowl. - Magpie geese and waterfowl hunting permits
Get information about how to apply for a permit to hunt waterfowl such as ducks and magpie geese.
- About hunting and shooting
Find out about rules and permits for hunting waterfowl and feral pigs. - Children hunting under adult supervision
Get information about rules and permits you need if you want children to go hunting. - Hunting penalties and offences
Learn about penalties and fines you may have to pay if you don't follow the rules when you're hunting and shooting. - Gun and vehicle safety while hunting
Get information about safety rules you must follow for guns and vehicles when you are hunting and shooting. - Non-toxic shot and hunting ammunition
Find out about the type of shot or ammunition you should use to hunt different kinds of animals. - Apply to shoot on vacant Crown land
Apply for a permit to shoot on vacant Crown land.