Media Release

Northern Territory Government

Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security Waterfowl Hunting Season starts today

20 September 2023

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today opened Waterfowl Hunting Season on designated areas to permitted hunters.

This season’s daily limit is seven (7) magpie geese and ten (10) for other listed waterfowl per person.

These limits have been established using the sustainable harvest model in the Wildlife Management Program for the Magpie Goose in the Northern Territory 2020 – 2030.

Hunters may hunt Pacific Black Duck, Grey Teal, Magpie Goose, Hardhead Duck, Maned Duck, Wandering Whistling Duck, Plumed Whistling Duck, and Pink-eared Duck.

Hunting reserves include Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve, Howard Springs Hunting Reserve, Lambells Lagoon Conservation Reserve and Harrison Dam Conservation Reserve.

Hunters are reminded that shooting times change each month:

· September from 6am to 7pm.

· October from 6am to 7pm.

· November from 5:50am to 7:15pm.

· December from 5:50am to 7:30pm.

· January from 5:50am to 7:30pm.

The 2023 Waterfowl Hunting Season will close at 7.30pm on 22 December 2023 at Howard Springs Hunting Reserve and Lambells Lagoon Conservation Reserve, and 7.30pm on 9 January 2024 at all other locations.

In addition to the standard season dates, Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve and Howard Springs Hunting Reserve will be closed to the public for mosquito surveillance and sampling on 5 October, 3 November and 1 December between 11am and 3pm. If significant rainfall occurs, there could be additional closures.

For more information visit [http://www.nt.gov.au/waterfowl]

Quotes from Senior District Ranger, Adelaide River Parks, Steve Dwyer

“Territorians are passionate about Waterfowl Hunting Season, and countdown to this day every year.”

“We want to make sure everyone enjoys themselves safely and legally. Rangers will be doing patrols of hunting grounds so please ensure you have your permit with you and you abide by the conditions.

“It is a privilege to be able to hunt on our beautiful parks and reserves, so make sure you hunt responsibly and dispose of waste appropriately and take rubbish with you.

“Hunters are reminded that lead and zinc shot is toxic to the environment and at high enough levels can also cause health issues in humans and is banned when hunting waterfowl.

“Also remember we live and play in croc country. Always Be Crocwise when hunting in and around waterways.”

Media contact

Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security Media Manager | 0476 844 83

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