Hunting pigs with dogs at night
The NSW Public Land Hunting Program allows hunting pigs with dogs in most State forests. Hunting pigs with dogs at night is also permitted in some of those forests under specific conditions.
Hunters must be aware of the additional risks, safety measures and hunting conditions put in place for when hunting at night.
When hunting pigs with dogs at night, hunters must:
- only hunt with a dog during night-time if ‘dogs (night-time)’ is specified as an available hunting method on your written permission
- attach a form of illumination to each free-ranging hunting dog
- not use any spot or search light from a vehicle when hunting at night
- understand that firearms and bows are not permitted to be used when hunting with dogs at night; firearms and bows must be locked away and not readily accessible at times when you are hunting with dogs at night.
Remember that you cannot hunt at night on public land and unless the forest has been designated as a night-time pig dog hunting forest and you hold a valid written permission.
