Section 2: New South Wales R-Licence Category: Hunting With Firearms
Take this New South Wales approved course to add the Hunting With Firearms category to your existing licence.
Existing R-Licence Holders:
- Complete this course to add the Hunting with firearms category to your licence
New R-Licence Applicants:
- Complete Section 1 before attempting this category
one exam attempt
Do you need New South Wales Hunting education?
The Restricted Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence) allows you to hunt game and feral animals on public land that has been declared and opened to hunting, or on private land with the permission of the landholder.
Get hunter certified in 3 steps.
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Study and pass the $15.00 AUD course.
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Print your online course completion document.
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Requirements
There is no minimum age to take this course. You must be at least 12 years old to apply for an R-Licence.
You do not have to be a resident of New South Wales to take this online course.
About this course
The online R-Licence Accreditation course has been divided into two (2) sections.
- Section 1: Compulsory learning – NSW Hunter Education program
This section contains compulsory learning that will give you the basic knowledge required to be safe, ethical and responsible hunters.
- Section 2: R-Licence categories
There are three (3) hunting methods permitted to be used when hunting on public land in NSW:
- Firearms (rifles, shotguns and blackpowder firearms)
- Bows
- Dogs
These methods are referred to as ‘R-Licence categories’. To use any of these hunting methods on public land, you must first become accredited for the relevant category by completing the training module in this course.
Once you have successfully completed Section 1 and the R-licence categories in Section 2, you must print out or save the Accreditation Form that you receive. This Accreditation Form must be attached to your R-Licence Application.
Please note, if you are not permitted to:
- hold an Australian Firearms Licence, you must not select the Firearms category when you apply for your R-Licence.
- legally own dogs, you must not select the Dogs category when you apply for your R-Licence.
What to Expect From Hunter Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe hunting practices.
Watch this 73-second sample to see how we put you in the hunter’s camo.
Comprehensive Instruction in New South Wales Hunting Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by New South Wales. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.
Learn Your Way on Any Device
Hunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
New South Wales Approved
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
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Made in North America in Collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
This hunter safety course is proudly made to meet the NSW Department of Primary Industries education standards.
How do I get my New South Wales Certificate of Completion - R-Licence - Hunting With Firearms?
1. Study and pass the online course.
Pay the $15.00 AUD New South Wales Online R-Licence Accreditation Course fee, study the course and pass the Final Exam.
2. Print or save your R-Licence Accreditation Form – Hunting with Firearms Accreditation Form.
After successfully completing the online course, you’ll be able to immediately print out or save your R-Licence Accreditation Form – Hunting with Firearms Accreditation Form. Your R-Licence Accreditation Form is not a licence and does not permit you to hunt on New South Wales public land.
3. Apply to the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries to get your Certificate of Completion - R-Licence - Hunting With Firearms.
Go to the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries website and complete the application form. Make sure you attach your R-Licence and your evidence of your Approved Hunting Organisation membership.
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New South Wales Frequently Asked Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the New South Wales R-Licence: Hunting With Firearms cost?
The New South Wales R-Licence: Hunting With Firearms fee is $15.00 AUD.
Taking the Course
Do you need New South Wales Hunting education?
The Restricted Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence) allows you to hunt game and feral animals on public land that has been declared and opened to hunting, or on private land with the permission of the landholder.
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
There is no minimum age to take this course. You must be at least 12 years old to apply for an R-Licence.
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the New South Wales R-Licence: Hunting With Firearms approved by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries?
The New South Wales R-Licence: Hunting With Firearms is approved and accepted by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries for the purpose of applying for a NSW Restricted Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence).
Is my New South Wales Certificate of Completion - R-Licence - Hunting With Firearms accepted elsewhere?
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the New South Wales Certificate of Completion - R-Licence - Hunting With Firearms. Likewise, New South Wales will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Quizzes and/or Exams
Do I have to take an online exam?
The final exam is the exam you take at the end of the online courses. You must score at least 90%. You will be given unlimited attempts to pass the final exam. If you do not complete the final exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
About your Accreditation
What is the proof of online New South Wales R-Licence: Hunting With Firearms completion?
Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Certificate of Completion - R-Licence - Hunting With Firearms. This is your proof of online course completion, and it serves as your permanent certificate.
What is the R-Licence Accreditation Form?
The Certificate of Completion - R-Licence - Hunting With Firearms Accreditation Form is proof that you have successfully completed the education requirements and qualifies you to apply for an R-Licence. Your R-Licence Accreditation form is not a licence and does not permit you to hunt on New South Wales public land.
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