Hunting Licence Take Return Information

​​​​​​​​​Hunting licence holders must submit an annual ‘take return’. This helps the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas): 

  • sustainably manage game species 

  • continue to support recreational hunting,  

A take return: 

  • is due by 30 November each year to support reporting purposes​

  • captures information including species, number taken, and approximate location (for select species)

  • is required even if your take was zero

  • is not required for wallaby

  • ​​is a legal requirement under Regulation 90 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021

Licence holders that do not submit a take return for a current or previously held hunting licence, will not be able to purchase a new hunting licence.​

Please note, the take return applies only to animals taken under your recreational hunting licence – do not include animals taken under a permit e.g. Property Protection Permit, Special Purposes Wildlife Permit.​​​

​​​Lodging Take Returns 

Take returns should be submitted online via the hunting licences portal​. 

When submitting your return online​, please note the following:

  • Hunting Licence Card: Have your card ready to verify your identity and enter details exactly as shown on your hunting licence card. 

  • Contact Information: Ensure your contact details are correct. If you wish to recieve reminders, please provide an email address.​

  • Multiple Species: If your licence covers multiple species ​that require take returns, please enter all species return details at once.

  • Updating Returns: To amend your take details, contact Wildlife Services at 03 6165 4305.

For further help entering your take returns online, please download this information sheet: 

 How to Lodge Hunting Licence Take Return Data Information Sheet (PDF 753Kb)​

Don't have access to the Internet? 

​​​If you cannot access the online portal, you can attend one of 27 Service Tasmania Service Centres​ and ask for a paper form. You must complete and lodge the paper take return form to the service centre staff when complete.​​

Options to support online access for all Tasmanians. 

Service Tasmania 

  •  Some Service Tasmania​​ Service Centres provide public access computers with free internet access​​​

​​Libraries Tasmania

  • Public libraries provide free access to computers, the internet and Wi-Fi​, or

  • Community-managed Online Access Centre - provide online access across regional Tasmania (fees may apply)

Please note: Applications for a new hunting licence can be submitted ​​from 1 February each year.​

Contact

Wildlife Services - Hunting administration

GPO Box 44,
HOBART, TAS, 7001.
Phone: 03 6165 4305