You may need to get a dog permit if you want to hunt with dogs on public conservation land. Hunting can be with or without a firearm. Check the hunting area info to see if dogs are allowed or need a permit.
Find a hunting area where dogs are allowed.
Dog permits are issued by the DOC visitor centre or office nearest to the area you plan to hunt in.
Find a DOC visitor centre or office.
When applying for a permit bring up to date council dog registration information.
Dog permits take up to 5 days to process.
Open hunting areas are areas that operate under the standard hunting permit conditions. Some open hunting areas may also have special conditions.
Refer to the special conditions of the open hunting area permit. If dogs are allowed, the special conditions will tell you:
Restricted hunting areas are areas that are not open hunting areas. They have conditions specific to the area.
If dogs are allowed in the restricted hunting area you want to hunt in, a special condition can be added to the restricted hunting area permit. This means no separate dog permit will be required. Check with the local DOC office if you want to hunt with dogs in a restricted hunting area.
In some regions it's a requirement for dogs to undergo avian awareness and avoidance training.
Check with the local DOC office before you apply, if:
How to get avian awareness and avoidance training.
Different areas have different rules on if you can take your dog there or not. Some areas allow dogs, others require a permit, and some do not allow dogs at all.