Northern Territory Police are reminding wildlife hunters to ensure they are conducting hunting activities in a safe and lawful manner.
Hunters must comply with all safety rules and lawful obligations around hunting, accessing land and the use of firearms and other hunting items at all times.
Adelaide River has been highlighted for recent spotlighting and unlawful hunting or poaching with the increase of feral pigs around the residential area. All hunters are encouraged to make themselves aware of punishable offences where you can face prosecution.
For more information on hunting in the Northern Territory and applying for permits to shoot on Crown Lands and possess a firearm visit:
Firearms and weapons | NTPFES and Hunting and shooting | NT.GOV.AU
For access to privately owned land, permission can only be granted by the lawful occupier / landowner and all relevant safety rules for firearms must be adhered to.
