Tasmania Hunting Regulations

Tasmania offers excellent deer and duck hunting with a well-managed permit system. Property tags are required for deer.

Huntable Species

Game Species

Fallow DeerDuck(various species)Brown Quail

Pest Species

Wallabies (crop protection)PossumsRabbits

Hunting Seasons

Deer Season

February - July (Buck)

Doe season July-August

Duck Season

March - June

Dates vary annually

Licensing Requirements

Game Licence

Required for all game species.

Property Tags

Required for deer hunting - allocated to properties.

Firearms Licence

Apply through NT Police.

Land Access

Public Land

Some State Reserves open for hunting. Check individual area rules.

Private Land

Property owner permission and tags required.

Bag Limits

SpeciesDailySeasonal
Fallow DeerAs per tagsTag allocation
Duck10Varies by species

Always Verify

Regulations change frequently. Always check with official authorities before hunting.