Magpie geese and waterfowl hunting permits
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All magpie geese and waterfowl hunters must apply for a waterfowl hunting permit in the Northern Territory (NT).
This includes any waterfowl hunting on hunting reserves and private land.
You must hunt only during the gazetted magpie geese and waterfowl hunting season dates.
New applicants who apply online can choose to receive a digital hunting card.
Who can apply
You must be 18 or over to apply for a hunting permit.
Adding a nominee to your permit
You may be able to include up to 2 children or non-Australian residents as nominees on your permit. These nominees can hunt under your supervision.
Any child you nominate must be over 12 but under 18 years old. You must also be the legal parent or guardian of the nominated child, or have written permission from the child’s parent or guardian.
Read about the rules for children and hunting permits.
What you need
Firearm users must have an NT shooters licence or equivalent interstate licence. To apply for a shooters licence, go to the NT Police website.
If you apply online, you’ll need to pay for your application using a credit or debit card before you submit.
How long it takes
Applications are processed within 5 business days.
Fees
A 1-year permit costs $20 and is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
A 5-year permit costs $80 and is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
Replacement cards cost $22. Contact the permits office if you need a replacement.
Interstate and international visitors must also buy a parks pass to visit most NT parks and reserves.
How to apply
You can apply online or by email.
Online
To apply by email, fill in and submit the below application to pwpermits@nt.gov.au.
Waterfowl hunting application PDF (631.9 KB)
Waterfowl hunting application DOCX (70.1 KB)
The permits office will contact you to discuss fee payment.
Waterfowl permit returns
After each hunting season, submit a permit return to record the birds you have killed to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
To submit a permit return, read magpie geese and waterfowl hunting rules.
Get help
Call the Parks and Wildlife permits office on 08 8999 4795 (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm) or email pwpermits@nt.gov.au.
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