Hunting and recreation

Hunter safety is critical when using firearms. Find the information you need to stay safe while hunting.

Understand the legal requirements and safe use guidelines for airguns – including airsoft, paintball and BB guns.

Guidance for event organisers (such as target shooting events or hunting competitions)
offering firearms and ammunition as prizes.

Hunters must always have permission to hunt, regardless of who owns or occupies the land – no permission, no access. Any hunting activity that occurs without landowner permission is illegal.

If you have a lifestyle block or small land holding, have shooting activities (e.g. animal and biosecurity control) happening or you are using private land for shooting activities, there are considerations you need to take.