Companion Animals Act 1998

NSW state forests and public land are there for all to enjoy. There are a variety of outdoor and recreational activities that people participate in within our state forests, and taking a dog along with you adds to the enjoyment.

Hunters do not need to list any non-hunting dogs on their Written permission but must always comply with the Companion Animal Act 1998, which sets out responsibilities while your dog is in a public place.

When a licensed hunter, who holds a valid Written permission, wants to take a hunting dog with them, they must adhere to the following conditions. The dog must:

• be registered and microchipped.
• be wearing a collar with a metal tag or label that is securely attached and that has your address or phone number.

To hunt any animal on public land using dogs, you must successfully complete R-Licence Category 3 - Hunting With Dogs, in Section 2 of this course.