Hunting in Western Australia
Station-scale goat country and the best fox whistling in Australia
Western Australia runs its own way, and hunting is no exception: there is no public land recreational hunting system at all, so every lawful recreational hunt in the state happens on private land with the landholder's permission. That makes property access not just convenient but essential.
What WA offers in return is scale. Goldfields and rangeland station leases run to hundreds of thousands of acres carrying feral goats in commercial numbers, and the Wheatbelt east of Perth is arguably the best fox whistling country in Australia, with rabbit warrens on every granite outcrop.
The state has no game licence system for these species: a WA firearms licence and written landholder permission are the requirements, and your booking documents the permission. Preparation carries more weight than paperwork out here, because rangeland distances are serious.
WA hunting rules at a glance
- A current WA firearms licence is required to use a firearm.
- Recreational hunting is lawful only on private land with the landholder's permission: WA has no public land hunting system.
- No game licence applies to feral goats, foxes, rabbits, pigs or camels.
- Written permission is the legal core of every hunt; your booking provides it.
- Remote area preparation (water, communications, vehicle) is a practical safety requirement on rangeland properties.
Rules change: always confirm current requirements with the state regulator before your trip. Your booking provides written landholder permission for your dates.
Best hunting regions in WA
Hunting in Western Australia: common questions
Is recreational hunting legal in Western Australia?
Yes, on private land with the landholder's permission, using lawfully held firearms. There is no public land recreational hunting in WA, which makes booked station and farm access the practical way to hunt the state.
What can I hunt in WA?
Feral goats are the headline species on the rangeland stations, with foxes and rabbits abundant through the Wheatbelt and agricultural zone. Some stations carry pigs on river systems and feral camels toward the desert country.
Are there deer in Western Australia?
Only scattered pockets, and WA actively works to prevent feral deer establishing. Unlike the eastern states, deer are not a practical quarry here; goats, foxes and rabbits are the mainstay of WA hunting.
How far are WA hunting properties from Perth?
Wheatbelt fox and rabbit properties start about two hours east of Perth, which makes weekend trips easy. The goldfields and rangeland goat stations are a serious day's drive, typically six to eight hours, and reward longer stays.
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