Hunting Area Dataset Permitted Pest Hunting View

This hunting area dataset depicting areas where Pest hunting (Red Fox, European Hare, European Rabbit, Goat, Pig, Wild Dogs) is permitted, have boundaries largely derived from the PLM25 dataset which are supplemented with additional boundaries based on legislative restrictions on hunting. The dataset identifies the conditions under which hunting of given Game and Pest animal groups and species is permitted.
The rules used to produce this product were developed by the legislation unit with the Land Management Division of the Department of Environment , Land, Water and Planning in consultation with the Game Management Authority, VicPolice, Parks Victoria and other relevant government authorities. These rules are based on requirements in the Forest Act, National Park Act, Crown land (Reserve) Act, Land Act, Wildlife Act. Note : Hunters are personally responsible for acting in accordance with the Firearms Act 1996 (including informing themselves about any prohibited locations within the areas shown on this map) and other relevant laws; obtaining the required hunting licence; and for hunting only within season. More information can be obtained from the Game Management Authority's web site.

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Published (Metadata Record) 16/02/2026
Last updated 17/02/2026
Organisation Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
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License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Full metadata URL https://metashare.maps.vic.gov.au/geonetwork/srv/api/records/a857b6d5-ae4d-45d5-a2db-38794b309463/formatters/sdm-html?root=html&output=html
Update Frequency Notplanned