Game Management

Tasmania has a number of game species that are hunted, trapped and used for commercial and recreational purposes including: brown quail, ringneck pheasant, muttonbird (short-tailed shearwater), black duck, chestnut teal, grey teal, mountain duck, wood ducks, Bennett's wallaby, Tasmanian pademelon (rufous wallaby) and fallow deer.

Your hunting licence:

A three-step process exists to legally hunt in Tasmania. We've created a fact sheet with information to help you complete each step:

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

In this topic

Hunting Licence Fees and Dates
Dates and licence costs for the open hunting seasons in Tasmania. Apply on line or download an application form.
Hunting Licence Eligibility and Requirements
You must meet the hunting licence eligibility criteria and have an appropriate firearms licence to apply for a hunting licence.
Species of Game
Learn about Tasmania's species of game and the rules around hunting them.
Hunting Take Return Information
It is a condition of your Hunting Licence that you complete your Hunting Take Return form for the previous season.
Apply Online or In Person for a Hunting Licence
Before starting your application you must read the licence conditions and compliance obligations on this page.
Access to Public Land for Hunting
General information about accessing public land for hunting and information about entering Tasmanian deer hunting ballots for groups and individuals.
Access to Private Land for Hunting
You must have written consent from a landowner to hunt on private land.
Lost or Damaged Hunting Licence Cards or Tags
Find out how to replace lost or damaged hunting licence cards and tags.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for Hunting Licences
Hunting Dogs
Appropriate use of hunting dogs
Game Services Tasmania and Environment Strategic Business Unit Contacts
Contact details for the Game Services Tasmania and Wildlife Management Branch wildlife officers.