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.
Shut the gate on illegal hunting kits are available to purchase from our online shop. Each kit contains:
- 2 x private property signs
- 2 x camera surveillance signs.
The signs are A3 size, printed with UV protected material have 4 reinforced eyelet holes.
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.
