Restricted licence

Apply for a new licence

Renew your licence - Hunt NSW login

Request a replacement licence

Note: you must download and submit a PDF form to request a replacement licence.

NSW Game Hunting Licence - licence replacement application (PDF, 120.09 KB)

The Restricted Licence (R-Licence) allows you to hunt game and feral animals on public land that has been declared and opened to hunting, or on private land with the permission of the landholder.

How to seek accreditation

If you would like to seek accreditation for the R-Licence you can:

• complete the online R-Licence Accreditation Course, or
• contact your local club and see if they are a Hunter LEAP Provider and have nominated Trainers.

Qualifying

R-Licence applicants must:

• be over 12 years
• be a member of an Approved Hunting Organisation
• become accredited for one or more of the R-licence categories:
  • Firearms (rifles, shotguns, blackpowder)
  • Bows
  • Dogs
• have parent or guardian approval if over the age of 12 and under 18 years
• have achieved a minimum grade of NSW-T in the Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT) to seek endorsement for native game bird hunting.

Applying

Use the buttons above to apply for a new licence or renew an existing licence. Existing licence holders should log in to the Hunt NSW portal with their username and password, then select 'My profile' and 'Renew' from the 'My licences' page.

You must attach evidence to your application, which may include:

• proof of identity
• R-Licence accreditation form/s
• proof of your membership of an AHO
• proof of minor or pensioner concession (if applicable)
• parent or guardian consent for minor licence applicants
• evidence you've completed the WIT.

Applications not containing all the required information will be returned to the applicant.

Cost

The concession rate is only available to minors (under 18 years) and certain pensioners. Supporting evidence must be supplied with your application. Read the Granting a licence page for more information on qualifying for the concession rate.

Insurance

$25 million public liability insurance is attached to every standard R-Licence.