Commercial harvesting of protected animals
Further information can be found at kangaroo harvesting
General information
[Commercial harvesting of protected animals, including macropods]
Commercial harvesting of animals involves the taking of animals from the wild for a commercial purpose. The Nature Conservation Act 1992 allows for the commercial harvesting of a range of protected animals. The most significant ecologically sustainable use program in Queensland is the commercial macropod-harvesting program.
If you intend to take protected animals for bioprospecting purposes, you also need a commercial wildlife harvesting licence.
Guidelines and policies
Please read the information below to find out how to apply for a licence to carry out this type of activity. The information sheet includes details about fees.
You can also read the legislation online by visiting the Office of Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website.
Information sheet: Commercial wildlife harvesting licence - TAFE course
Information sheet: Commercial wildlife harvesting licence - Firearms competency certification
Information sheet: Commercial wildlife licence (macropods)
Guideline: Commercial wildlife harvesting licence (macropods)
Guideline: Storage and movement of commercially harvested macropods
Operational policy: Practical boundary interpretation for commercial crab fishery areas in Bowling Green Bay
Permits and approvals
To apply for this type of licence, you need to lodge a completed application form.
If you intend to apply for a commercial wildlife harvesting licence for macropods, you will need to complete an approved course of training and pass a firearms competency test prior to submitting your application.
Forms and fees
Please download an application form or contact the Ecoaccess Customer Service Unit on 1300 368 326 for assistance.
Application form: Commercial wildlife harvesting licence (protected animals other than macropods)
Schedule of fees
An application kit for harvesting particular species of macropods may be obtained by contacting the department/QPWS office in Charleville on phone (07) 4654 1255.
Last updated: 25 November 2008