Anyone
wishing to hunt Game [for bowhunters this specifically means deer] in
Victoria, including juniors [12-17 years], must hold a current Game Licence.
This can be obtained by contacting the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136186 to have an application
sent to you. Alternately this can be downloaded from the DSE website at: www.dse.vic.gov.au Allow three
to four weeks for processing. Non Game animals such as Foxes, Rabbits,
Hares etc do not require a game licence.
Hunting
Deer with a Bow
Any bow used to hunt deer in
Victoria must meet the following specifications:
Longbows, Recurves and Compounds
must all have a minimum draw weight of 22.5 kilograms [50 pound]. All
arrows must have a broad-head with a minimum weight of 25 grams and a
minimum of two sharpened cutting blades.
Deer
Hunting Seasons
Sambar
Deer
For stalking, Sambar can be
hunted all year. There is no bag limit.
Red
Deer
Season runs from the 1st June
to the 31st July. There is no bag limit.
Hog Deer
Season runs from the 1st April to the 30th April. Bag limit is one male [stag] and one female [hind]. In conjunction with your game licence you are also required to obtain a set of Hog Deer Tags. One male and one female, which are placed on the hind leg of the deer after it is harvested. Tags can be obtained from selected DSE offices and must be collected in person. Also all hog deer must be presented to a checking station within 24 hours of harvest.
Fallow Deer
May only be hunted on private
property and must not be hunted on any public land in Victoria. Season
is all year with no bag limit.
Where
to Hunt?
Deer can be hunted in any State
Forest, unoccupied Crown Land and State Game reserves. Some National and
State Parks allow limited stalking but access dates need to be checked
with a DSE office. Leased Crown land and Private land can only be hunted
with the permission of the lessee/landowner. No hunting at all is allowed
in Sanctuaries, Melbourne water catchment areas, Forest parks, Flora and
Fauna reserves and Alpine Resorts.
More information can be obtained from: www.dse.vic.gov.au or www.dpi.vic.gov.au
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