The 2019 Waterfowl Hunting Season resumes at 6am tomorrow, 25 September, for 15 weeks. 

Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture’s Acting Director Wildlife Operations, Peter Ross, said this year’s 15-week season has increased to a daily bag limit of seven magpie geese and 10 ducks per person. 

“All waterfowl hunters are required to have a waterfowl hunting permit prior to hunting on reserves,” Mr Ross said. 

“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. Toxic shot is banned on all hunting reserves when hunting waterfowl. 

“We want everyone to enjoy themselves safely and legally and also remember to Be Crocwise when hunting in and around waterways. 

“Parks and Wildlife rangers conduct random patrols of hunting grounds to ensure hunters have their permits with them, so make sure you are across your permit conditions.” 

The Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture would like to advise the following updated information for the 2019-2020 Waterfowl Hunting season. 

OPEN: 6.00am 25 September 2019
CLOSE: 7.30pm 23 December 2019 (Howard Springs Hunting Reserve and Lambells Lagoon Conservation Reserve) 
7.30pm 6 January 2020 all other locations 

SHOOTING TIMES:

October: 6.00am and 7.00pm 
November: 5.45am and 7.15pm
December: 5.45am and 7.30pm 
January: 6.00am and 7.30pm 

HUNTING RESERVES: Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve, Howard Springs Hunting Reserve, Lambells Lagoon Conservation Reserve and Harrison Dam Conservation Reserve 

ALLOWED SPECIES: Pacific Black Duck, Grey Teal, Magpie Goose, Hardhead Duck, Maned Duck, Wandering Whistling Duck, Plumed Whistling Duck, Pink-eared Duck 

For more information and to apply visit www.nt.gov.au/waterfowl  

Media contact:  Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture media manager: 0447 130 495