All shooters in the hunting reserves must be in possession of a hunting permit which can be obtained from the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Commission office at Palmerston or from Darwin sports and hunting supply stores. As a rule, all vertebrate animals are protected under the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act. Those species which may be hunted in the NT are feral animals including pigs, rabbits, goats and donkeys. Some larger game species such as buffalo, deer and banteng cattle may be hunted with recognised safari hunting operators. Cattle, donkeys, buffalo, horses and goats are usually the property of the land owner and must not be shot.
Penalties are heavy.
Firearms may not be carried in parks or reserves except for designated Hunting Reserves. No shooting is allowed in national parks and reserves. Strict conditions apply and a fee is charged. The Conservation Commission controls the hunting of ducks and geese. You must check with the Conservation Commission about the species that you may shoot, the dates of the season, the bag limits that apply and areas in which you are allowed to shoot.