South Australia Hunting Regulations

South Australia offers duck and game bird hunting with a permit system. Deer are considered pests with no closed season.

Huntable Species

Game Species

Duck (limited species)Stubble QuailCommon Pheasant

Pest Species

Feral DeerFeral PigsFoxesRabbitsFeral Goats

Hunting Seasons

Duck Season

March - June

Specific dates announced annually

Quail

March - July

Stubble quail only

Licensing Requirements

Basic Hunting Permit

Required for pest hunting on public lands.

Game Hunting Permit

Required for duck and quail hunting.

Firearms Licence

Apply through NT Police.

Land Access

Public Land

Limited hunting in some reserves with permits.

Private Land

Landowner permission required for private property access.

Bag Limits

SpeciesDailySeasonal
Duck8As per spices
Quail15No limit

Always Verify

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