Recreational Hunting or Vermin Control
Hunting or controlling vermin with the relevant permissions.
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What does this purpose cover?
Recreational hunting and vermin control use Category A or B, depending on the firearm and demonstrated need.
What evidence is needed?
Provide a permission document from the relevant landholder or authority identifying the land and the animals or vermin you may shoot. A Category B application also needs evidence justifying that category.
How do you apply?
Include the permission document with a new application, or use the endorsement-change process if you already hold the appropriate category. Keep your permission evidence available.
What about another property or hunting permits?
Using another property requires its owner or occupier’s permission; Police may require the document. A firearms licence does not replace any wildlife licence, permit or other authority needed for the activity. Check the relevant NRE requirements before hunting.
Ready to check the next step?
Use the official source beside each section and the current application instructions. For advice about your eligibility, a particular firearm or a condition on your licence, contact Firearms Services.
Read the adult application guide →This guide describes the framework at its source-check date. Read our source and law-change note. Send SHOT a correction or question.