Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024

New game hunting regulations will come into effect on 7 September 2024.

Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024

New game hunting regulations will come into effect on 7 September 2024.

The review of the regulations was led by the Developed by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) and approved by the Minister for Outdoor Recreation. The Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024 replace the Wildlife (Game) Interim Regulations 2023.

The new regulations set out conditions for recreational game hunting and make changes to:

*        improve safety and responsibility

*        support sustainable game populations, and

*        improve environment and wildlife protections.

For a summary of the changes made in the new regulations, visit the DJSIR website

If you have questions regarding the new regulations, please contact the DJSIR Customer Contact Centre on 1800 878 969, between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, or email customer.contact@ecodev.vic.gov.au to ensure your question is directed to the right team for a response.