Reporting Wildlife Offences

​​​​​​Please report suspected wildlife offences as soon as possible, as this can prevent the loss or destruction of evidence as well as unneccessary animal suffering.​

  • ​​You can report suspected wildlife offences via email to wildlife.services@nre.tas.gov.au​ ​​​or phone (03) 6165 4305 during business hours.

  • If the report is urgent, please call Investigations and Enforcement Services on: 0417 661 234

  • For reports relating to the illegal use of firearms or trespassing on private property, please call Tasmania Police: 131 444​​


Report Information

When reporting a wildlife offence please ensure your report contains the following information:
  • Your full name and contact details.
  • Anonymous reports can be provided however providing your contact details enables officers to clarify information and this is treated in the strictest confidence.
  • Date and time of incident.
  • Details of the incident and species involved.
  • Offender/s details including name, address and contact information, if known.
  • Registration numbers of vehicles and vehicle descriptions.
  • Address of where the incident has taken place.
  • Any photos or video of the incident
  • Any further information that may assist with the investigation.