Where can I hunt pigs in NSW?

Where Can You Hunt Feral Pigs in Australia?

Canobolas State forest.
Carabost State forest.
Coricudgy State forest.
Glenwood State forest.
Gurnang State forest.
Hanging Rock State forest.
Jenolan State forest.
Mullions Range State forest.

Can I shoot on Crown land in NSW?

In NSW, you can hunt on private or public land, provided you hold an appropriate licence where applicable and only if you have permission to hunt issued by the landholder or manager.

Is pig hunting legal in NSW?

Pig hunting with dogs is a popular recreational and commercial activity in NSW. Illegal hunting can include hunting without permission on private or public land, hunting without a licence on public land or breaching hunting and animal cruelty regulations.

Can you hunt in state forest in NSW?

Only Restricted Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence) holders are eligible to hunt on public land in NSW.

Where are wild pigs found in NSW?

In NSW, feral pig populations are found primarily in western areas, their distribution closely related to the location of inland watercourses and flood plains. Increasingly, populations are appearing in the tablelands and coastal areas of eastern NSW, probably due to the deliberate release of animals.

What is the best time to hunt pigs in Australia?

The ideal months to hunt feral pigs in Australia is between July and November, because of the climate and temperature zone. There is no restriction to the number of pigs you can hunt down, but as the law of the land states – take only what you can eat. If it’s a pest – knock it off.

What Animals Can you hunt in NSW?

Hunting licences

hunting rabbits, foxes, feral deer, feral goats, feral pigs, hares, feral cats or wild dogs (other than dingo) on private land.
hunting on any land you own or occupy.

Can you get a gun license in NSW?

You must be a resident of NSW and: be at least 18 years of age. be a fit and proper person to have access to firearms. have successfully completed a firearms training and safety course applicable to the type of firearm licence you’re applying for.

Can you shoot wild pigs in Australia?

What breed of dog is used for pig hunting?

For now, we wanted you to know about the Bull Arab – also known as the Australian Pig Dog – even if it’s almost never seen outside of Australia. This entry was posted in Bull Arab and tagged Bull Arab, Mike Hodgens, Peter Paulsen, pig hunter, The Australian Pig Dog. Bookmark the permalink.

Where are the most deer in NSW?

In this time period Sambar deer increased their distribution to the north and west from their existing populations in south-eastern NSW and Chital deer increased their distribution from existing populations in the Central West and Western LLS regions of NSW and localised populations are now widely spread across NSW.

How many feral pigs are there in NSW?

In 2019-20, a total of 6,547 feral pigs were dispatched in NSW: 725 by trapping, 5,661 by aerial shooting, and 161 by ground shooting. In the Northern Inland Branch specifically in 2019-20, a total of 4,966 feral pigs were dispatched: 319 by trapping, 4,514 by aerial shooting, and 133 by ground shooting.

Can you hunt on public land in NSW?

Public land that is declared for hunting under the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002 is then risk assessed and opened to hunters if suitable. There are over 2-million hectares of State forest in NSW, with many declared and open to licensed hunting.

How do I access hunting maps on the hunt NSW app?

DPI hunting maps are automatically available to licence holders using the Hunt NSW app when a written permission is booked. To access hunting maps outside of a hunt booking, you must access online licence holder services through a browser.

How do I view NSW state forests on the map?

The map contains NSW state forests that can be booked through DPI with an R licence. Click a forest boundary to view the names of the bookable state forests in that location. Click the markers to view a species report summary for the forest.

Where can I hunt pigs in NSW?