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Game Licence - Victoria

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to hunt game in Victoria. Animals that have been declared to be game in Victoria include species of:

  • duck
  • deer
  • quail
  • pheasants
  • partridges

A number of licence types are available, depending on the requirements of the individual hunter.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • hold a current Victoria Police issued (or equivalent) Firearms Licence
  • provide details of any convictions for offences during the 10 years preceding your application.

Please note, you may need to sit and pass the following:

  • Waterfowl Identification Test (to hunt duck)
  • Hound Hunting Test (to hunt Sambar deer with hounds).

Prerequisites

Might Need

Registration of a Firearm

Firearm Licence

Duration

As specified

Expiry

December 31st each year.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $88.80

Short term fees:

  • deer (stalking)
  • deer (stalking & hounds)
  • game birds (including duck)
  • game birds (not including duck)

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All $150.20

Short term fees:

  • deer (stalking) & game birds, including duck
  • deer (stalking & hounds) & game birds, including duck
  • deer (Stalking) & game birds, not including duck
  • deer (stalking & hounds) & game birds, not including duck.

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All $266.50

Long term fees:

  • deer (stalking)
  • deer (stalking & hounds)
  • game birds (including duck)
  • game birds (not including duck)

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All $450.80

Long term fees:

  • deer (stalking) & game birds, including duck
  • deer (stalking & hounds) & game birds, including duck
  • deer (Stalking) & game birds, not including duck
  • deer (stalking & hounds) & game birds, not including duck.

Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Which Game Licence Do I Need? - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Wildlife Act 1975 Victoria

Approval time

Approximately three weeks, however, delays may occur during peak periods.

Administering agency

Game Management Authority

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.