Shut the gate on illegal hunting
Illegal hunting is a scourge on rural communities in NSW and tarnishes the reputation of ethical, responsible hunters.
DPIRD Hunting works closely with Police to detect and deter illegal hunting in NSW, to the benefit of the community. The Shut the gate on illegal hunting program, in partnership with the NSW Police Force, is part of a larger campaign to shut the gate on rural crime in NSW.
Report illegal hunting
Shut the gate gives the community the ability to report illegal hunting and notify agencies of an issue. Use the button above to report incidents directly to DPIRD Hunting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Signs of illegal hunting
If you see any of the following, it may be a sign of illegal hunting activity in that area:
- spent cartridges
- signs with bullet holes
- dead or injured animals with gunshot or other trauma wounds
- arrows left in paddocks
- unusual vehicles or vehicles with their number plates missing or obscured
- stray hunting dogs, often without a microchip or a collar without identification.
Community awareness and private landholder kits
Signs are placed in State forests around NSW, advertising the program. Private landholders may contact DPIRD Hunting for a kit containing private property signs, stickers and a range of other useful information to enable prompt reporting of incidents.
If you know a landholder who is affected by illegal hunting, have them get in touch with us. We'll arrange to send them a Shut the gate on illegal hunting landholder kit.
If you would like a sticker for your car, ute, trailer or gun safe, email hunting@dpird.nsw.gov.au and we’ll get one to you.
