Being an ethical and involved hunter

Hunting ethics develop and grow from your experiences, an understanding of the principles of wildlife management and respect for the animals you hunt.

The NSW public land hunting program is based on a high level of ethical behaviour and responsibility to ensure the continuation of legal hunting in this state. These core hunting values should be communicated through licence holders to their hunting fraternity and the wider community.

All hunters have an obligation to do the right thing in the way they hunt an animal, to respect landholders’ property and to interact safely with the local community. Each hunter’s behaviour ultimately shapes societies attitudes and perceptions about hunting in NSW.