Can I shoot kangaroos on my property Victoria?
All Victorian kangaroo species are protected under the Wildlife Act. It is an offence to hunt, take or destroy protected wildlife unless in accordance with a licence or authorisation issued under the Wildlife Act.
What licence do I need for a snake in Victoria?
You must obtain a licence from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (136 186 Customer Service Centre) to keep most species of reptile in captivity.
What birds need a licence in Victoria?
Wildlife Dealer Licence – Victoria
- Deer (Fallow, Chital, Hog, Rusa, Sambar, Red and Wapiti)
- King Quail and non indigenous quail.
- Budgerigar.
- Zebra Finch.
- Cockatiel.
- Bourkes Parrot.
Do you need a license for a turtle in Victoria?
Common Long-necked Turtles make great pets, however as they are protected by law, you will need a licence to buy one from a pet shop or wildlife dealer. To find out more about keeping reptiles in Victoria, please visit the DELWP website at: www.wildlife.vic.gov.au.
Can you shoot possums in Victoria?
In Victoria, all wildlife is protected under the Wildlife Act. It is illegal to disturb or destroy wildlife without an appropriate authorisation, licence or exemption.
Can you shoot pigeons in Victoria?
Quail, pigeons and pheasant Live pigeon shooting is illegal in Victoria as all birds are protected. Hunting for these introduced game birds usually involves walking around a specific hunting area with trained gundogs, which assist to ‘flush’ the birds from cover and then retrieve them after they have been shot.
Do you need a license for a frog in Victoria?
Licences It is necessary to obtain a licence from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Phone 136 186 Customer Service Centre) to keep most species of frogs in captivity. All species of native amphibians are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975.
Can you own a crocodile in Victoria?
In order to legally keep a crocodile in Victoria, a person needs to have an advanced wildlife licence and be able to provide a large enough enclosure for the animal to live and swim in. “They would have to have an enclosure that’s big enough [and] a good source of heat,” Mr Pelley said.
Can you own a kookaburra in Victoria?
Special permits are necessary to keep most Australian wildlife (e.g. kangaroos, possums, wombats, koalas, kookaburras, magpies, hawks, many reptiles, frogs and fish). Usually only zoos and fauna parks are given permits to hold these animals.
Do you need a licence for a cockatoo in Vic?
You do not need to apply for a wildlife licence for species listed in Schedule 4 of the Wildlife Regulations 2013 if you are keeping for non-commercial purposes. However, you must acquire animals from a lawful source (for example the holder of a Wildlife Dealer licence). Animals cannot be taken from the wild.
Do you need a licence for a bearded dragon in Victoria?
Bearded Dragons make great pets, however as they are protected by law, you will need a licence to buy one from a pet shop or wildlife dealer. To find out more about keeping reptiles in Victoria, please visit the DELWP website at: www.wildlife.vic.gov.au.
Can you shoot crows in Victoria?
In Victoria, all wildlife is protected under the Wildlife Act. It is illegal to disturb or destroy wildlife without an appropriate authorisation, licence or exemption. Land managers must exhaust all practical non-lethal control options before applying for an ATCW for lethal control, which is a last resort.
Where can I shoot rabbits in Victoria?
Lake Albacutya Park
Lake Albacutya Park: The hunting of pest animals (rabbits, foxes or cats) is allowed, as is the hunting of game duck during the open season.
Can I shoot ducks on my property Victoria?
Duck hunting is permitted in state forests, unoccupied Crown Land and State Game Reserves. Hunting is also permitted on leased and licensed Crown land or private land with permission of the leaseholder, licensee or land owner/manager respectively.
What animals Can you own in Victoria?
Currently, only dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and selected species of birds from approved countries may be imported as pets. No other vertebrate animals are approved for import into Australia as pets. Reptiles are not permitted to be imported as pets but may be imported under strict conditions for zoological purposes.
Can you have a pet magpie?
Magpies also actively hunt for the nestlings of other birds to feed their own babies during the breeding season. These beautifully colored birds are highly intelligent and make for interesting pets. Provide your magpie with a cage which is at least 4 square feet.
Do you need a licence for a marbled gecko?
All reptiles are protected under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act and it is against the law to take them from the wild or to have them in your possession without an appropriate licence from the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC).
Can you shoot Wallabies in Victoria?