Respect your access

Hunters must always have the correct permissions before hunting on any type of land. For private land hunting, NSW law requires you to have permission, or express authority to hunt, from the landholder or manager.

If you have access to private land, always obey any special considerations the landowner may give to you when hunting on their property, such as whether you or not you may use a dog. It is their right to impose restrictions to hunters, and you must obey them if you wish to maintain their permission to hunt on their land. Also be mindful that the landowner gave you, and not your friends, permission to hunt. If you want to bring companions on a hunt, you must notify the landholder ahead of time, and get their permission to do so.

While hunting, treat the land as if it were your own. You wouldn’t like hunters on your property leaving spent cartridges lying around, driving through your crops, leaving fences or gates in poor condition or shooting in the direction of your buildings or family, so don’t do it to others.

At the end of your hunt, stop by the house, and thank the landowner in person. If you harvested game, offer them a share of the harvest. If you follow all these tips, you should be allowed to return for future hunts.