The NSW Restricted licence (R-Licence) allows you to hunt game and feral animals on public land that has been declared and opened to hunting, or on private land with the permission of the landholder.

Field & Game Australia (FGA) usually runs the NSW R-Licence Hunter LEAP program in the Seymour office, but the program can be delivered across Victoria, and interstate if there is interest.

We are currently asking people that are interested in attending this program to fill out an expression of interest, FGA will then make contact with you to arrange events where there is demand.

For more info please contact Daryl on 0413 978 993 or email daryl.snowdon@fieldandgame.com.au

How to seek accreditation

Most Hunter LEAP Providers will charge a fee for the Accreditation Course. Our recommended R-Licence Accreditation Course fee of $15 per person per group of five, however, the provider may choose to charge a higher amount to recover any costs associated with the training, such as venue hire​​. Make sure you confirm the cost when they contact you. If you are charged a higher amount and feel that the charge is excessive, please contact our Education and Training team using the details below.

You can read more about Hunter LEAP on our Education and training for hunters page. If you would like more information about Hunter LEAP or sign up to our partner network, contact the Education and Training Team at hunter.leap@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Qualifying

R-Licence applicants must:

• be over 12 years
• be a member of an Approved Hunting Organisation
• become accredited for one or more of the R-licence categories:
  • Firearms
  • Bows
  • Dogs
  • Blackpowder firearms
• have parent or guardian approval if over the age of 12 and under 18 years
• pay the licence fee.

Approved Hunting Organisations

Before qualifying for an R-licence, you must become a member of an Approved Hunting Organisation (AHO). You must also maintain your membership for your R-licence to remain valid. 

You will be asked to provide proof of your membership when you send in your application paperwork.

Applying

Once you have become a member of an AHO and completed the accreditation requirements you need to apply to the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Use the links at the top of the page to either apply online or submit an application form.

Your application must contain:

1. a completed and signed R-licence application form (PDF, 125.44 KB)
2. a hunter accreditation form (given to you by your facilitator)
3. proof of your membership of an AHO
4. proof of senior or junior concession (if applicable)
5. payment - credit card, cheque or money order.

Applications not containing all the required information will be returned to the applicant.

Your Hunter LEAP Trainer will provide you with the R-licence application form, along with your hunter accreditation form.

Cost

A concession rate is available for minors (under 18 years) and pensioners (holding an appropriate card).

Insurance

$25 million public liability insurance is attached to every standard R-licence.