Game Services Tasmania

Game Services Tasmania manages all issues relating to hunting, game and browsing animals in Tasmania.

Game Services Tasmania focuses on supporting landholders, farmers and hunters to effectively manage game and browsing animal issues relating to the hunting and primary industry sectors.

Government Response to Legislative Council Report on Wild Fallow Deer (PDF 974Kb)

You can find information about hunting seasons, licences and species on the the Game Management pages, and use our fact sheet to find out how to legally hunt in Tasmania:

How to Legally Hunt Game in Tasmania - Fact Sheet (PDF 181Kb)

In this topic

Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan
The Tasmanian Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan 2022-27 sets contemporary objectives for managing wild fallow deer in Tasmania.
Deer Management Policy Review 2025 Public Consultation
Public consultation on proposed changes to permits and licences related to deer management and streamlining permits.
Wild Fallow Deer Population Monitoring
Information about the wild fallow deer population monitoring methods in Tasmania.
Wild-shot Deer Feasibility Study
A study has been completed to determine the feasibility of a trial to use wild-shot deer for commercial use.
Tasmanian Game Council
The Tasmanian Game Council was established in 2018 to provide advice on game and browsing animal management and hunting in Tasmania.
Value of Hunting and Shooting in Tasmania
Results from a study investigating the economic and social value of hunting and shooting.
Training for Hunters
People with a current Tasmanian hunting licence can participate in two TasTAFE courses. The courses include homebased game meat processing and cooking with game meat.
Fallow Deer Farming
Fallow deer faming in Tasmania including the legislative requirements.

Contact

Game Services Tasmania

GPO Box 44,
HOBART, TAS, 7001.

Phone: 1300 292 292

Email: Gameservicestas@nre.tas.gov.au

Attention!

You must have a hunting licence to hunt game in Tasmania. Information about hunting seasons, licences and species on the the Game Management pages.