Hunting with non-hunting companions

At times, a friend may wish to accompany you on a hunt; however, they don’t hold an R-Licence. Having them join you is great way to introduce people to hunting and another person also adds to your safety.

When you take a non-hunting companion with you, there a few things you need to be aware of. A non-hunting companion must not:

• assist in the hunting of game or feral animals by the licensed hunter
• be in possession of firearms, bows or any other equipment used for hunting, including carrying any hunting equipment on behalf of a licensed hunter.

However, non-hunting companions may assist a licensed hunter to handle and carry harvested game animal carcasses.