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activity</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/enforcement/authorised-officers" >Our Game Officers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/enforcement/compliance-statistics" >Enforcement statistics</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/enforcement/enforcement-actions" >Enforcement actions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/enforcement/authorised-officer-feedback" >Feedback on GMA Authorised Officers</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-4"> <ul> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-9 dynamic-menus" id="dynamic-menu-477087"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"><h2>Education</h2></div> <div class="col-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-4"> <ul class="first-item"> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/deer-hunting-education" >Deer hunting education</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/duck-hunting-education" >Duck hunting education</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/quail-hunting-education" >Quail and introduced gamebird hunting education</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/online-learning-materials" >Online education modules </a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/firearms-safety" >Firearms safety</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-4"> <ul><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/practical-gamebird-hunting-training-trial" >Practical gamebird hunting training trial</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-9 dynamic-menus" id="dynamic-menu-477091"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"><h2>Research</h2></div> <div class="col-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-4"> <ul class="first-item"> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/deer-research" >Deer Research</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/duck-research" >Duck Research</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/quail-research" >Quail Research</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/hunting-research" >Hunting Research</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/environmental-research" >Environmental Research</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-4"> <ul><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/stakeholder-and-community-research" >Stakeholder and community research</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-9 dynamic-menus" id="dynamic-menu-477095"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"><h2>Laws</h2></div> <div class="col-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-4"> <ul class="first-item"> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/Laws,-Policies-and-Strategies/what-is-illegal-hunting" >What is illegal hunting?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/Laws,-Policies-and-Strategies/spotlighting-laws" >Spotlighting laws</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/Laws,-Policies-and-Strategies/public-safety-on-wetlands" >Public safety on wetlands </a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/Laws,-Policies-and-Strategies/changes-to-game-hunting-regulations" >Changes to Game Hunting Regulations</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-9 dynamic-menus" id="dynamic-menu-477109"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"><h2>About Us</h2></div> <div class="col-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-4"> <ul class="first-item"> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-purpose-and-vision" >Purpose and vision</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-board" >Our people</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/gma-reporting-and-governance" >Reporting and governance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us" >Contact Us</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/general-complaint-form" >General complaint / feedback form </a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-4"> <ul><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/responsibilities-for-game-management-and-hunting-in-victoria" >Responsibilities for game management and hunting in Victoria</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <nav id="hamburger-menu"> <ul> <li class="navHasChildren"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting">Hunting</a> <ul> <li class="navHasChildren"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer">Deer</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt">Where to hunt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/fact-sheets/hog-deer-hunting">Hog Deer hunting</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/when-to-hunt">When to hunt</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/game-deer-species">Game deer species</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/deer-hunting-laws">Deer hunting methods</a></li> <li><a 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has-children"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt" class=" currentpage has-children"> Where to hunt</a> <ul> <li class=""><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/areas-closed-to-all-deer-hunting" class=" "> Areas closed to all deer hunting</a> <li class=""><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/areas-closed-to-all-hound-hunting" class=" "> Areas closed to all hound hunting</a> </ul> <li class=""><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/when-to-hunt" class=" "> When to hunt</a> <li class=""><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/hog-deer-hunting" class=" "> Hog Deer hunting</a> <li class=""><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/game-deer-species" class=" "> Game deer species</a> <li class="has-children"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/deer-hunting-laws" class=" has-children"> Deer hunting methods</a> <li class=""><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/ethical-hunting" class=" "> Ethical hunting</a> </ul> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children has-children"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/duck" > Duck</a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children has-children"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/quail" > Stubble Quail </a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children "><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/hunting-introduced-game-birds" > Introduced game birds</a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children "><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/pest-animals" > Pest animals</a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children has-children"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/safety-and-hazards" > Hazards and safety </a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children has-children"><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/caring-for-the-environment" > Caring for the environment</a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children "><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/hunting-maps" > Hunting Maps</a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children "><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/respect-hunt-responsibly" > RESPECT - Hunt Responsibly</a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children "><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/sustainable-hunting-action-plan-2021-2024" > Sustainable Hunting Action Plan 2021-2024</a> </li> </li> </li> <li class="has-children "><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/traditional-owners" > Traditional Owners</a> </li> </li> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-8 " id="main-content">  <h1>Where to hunt</h1>   <div id="content_container_492824"> <p><img src="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/498785/Hunt1.jpg" alt="" width="322" height="230" style="float: right; margin: 1em 0px 1em 1em;" />There are many land classifications throughout Victoria and, depending on the type, hunting may or may not be permitted. The table below provides general information on where you may hunt.</p><p>More detailed information on the land classifications can be found at the bottom of the page.</p><p>For more specific details, refer to the additional information provided and visit the More To Explore <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/hunting-maps">Hunting Maps.</a>. If you have checked the Hunting Maps and are still in doubt about the status of a particular area of public land, contact the <a href="https://www2.delwp.vic.gov.au/communities-and-regions/regions-and-locations">nearest DEECA office</a>. Parks Victoria also provides information on where hunting is permitted on its website (<a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/hunting">https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/hunting</a>).</p><p>Note, the below areas are not able to be searched for on the Hunting Maps:</p><ul><li>Thomson River Forest Reserve</li><li>Delatite Arm Forest Reserve</li><li>Mount Cole Sanctuary</li><li>Gunbower Island Sanctuary</li></ul><p>See the information below for more information about these sites.</p> </div> <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/hunting-maps " class="gma-button">Hunting Maps</a> <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/areas-closed-to-all-deer-hunting " class="gma-button">Areas closed to all Deer hunting</a> <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/areas-closed-to-all-hound-hunting " class="gma-button">Areas closed to all hound hunting</a> <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/seasonal-road-closures " class="gma-button">Seasonal road closures</a> <div class="table-responsive green"> <h2 id="explained">Hunting locations explained</h2><table style="width: 100%;" id="table85885"><thead><tr><th style="padding: 1em;border: 0px" id="table85885r1c1">Location</th><th style="padding: 1em;border: 0px" id="table85885r1c2">Is hunting permitted?</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">State forest, forest parks (Cobboboonee and Otway) and other unoccupied Crown land</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Game species may be hunted during the open season only. Pest animals may be hunted at any time. Only deer hunting is permitted in the Thomson River Forest Reserve</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">State Game Reserves</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Game species may be hunted, but only during the open season. Six State Game Reserves are available for Hog Deer and one for Sambar Deer hunting.  Duck and quail hunting where specified, can also occur and some pest animal hunting is permitted during the duck season (see ‘State Game Reserves’ below for details).</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">Sanctuaries</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Game species may not be hunted at any time. Pest animals may be hunted</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">Melbourne water catchment areas</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Hunting of any type is not permitted at any time</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">Flora and fauna reserves and nature conservation reserves</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Hunting of any type is not permitted at any time</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">National parks, state parks, coastal parks, wilderness parks and regional parks</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Generally, hunting of any type is not permitted at any time, but there are some exceptions. Several National and Wilderness Park(s) are open to deer hunting and areas of Coastal Park(s) are open to both Hog Deer, quail and duck hunting, during prescribed seasons. Except for the Lake Albacutya Park, pest animal hunting is not permitted. See 'National, state, wilderness, coastal and regional parks' for details</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">Alpine resorts</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Hunting of any type is not permitted at any time</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">Leased Crown land</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Game (only during the open season) and pest animals may be hunted, but only with the permission of the lessee</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">Licensed Crown land</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Game (during the open season) and pest animals (at any time) may be hunted, (some exceptions apply to land licensed under the <em>Land Act 1958</em>, see below for details).</td></tr><tr><td headers="table85885r1c1">Private land</td><td headers="table85885r1c2">Game (only during the open season) and pest animals may be hunted, but only with the permission of the landowner/manager</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><div class="accordion"> <div class="expand-collapse-container"><span><span class="expand-all" tabindex="0">+ Expand all</span><span class="collapse-all" tabindex="0">- Collapse all</span> </span></div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> State forest, forest parks and other unoccupied crown land </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>Generally, hunting for pest animals and game species is permitted in all state forests, forest parks (Cobboboonee and Otway) and unoccupied Crown land (i.e. Crown land that is not leased or licensed). However, some restrictions may apply.</p><p>Hunters are advised to consult the local DEECA office for specific information about any restrictions that apply to the area of a state forest, forest park or unoccupied Crown land where they wish to hunt. Remember, many people use state forests for recreation and/or their livelihood, so be considerate of other uses.</p><p>Pest animals may be hunted at any time throughout the year. However, hunting for game species is only allowed during the open season and permitted times for that species. Make sure that you know when the open seasons are. Game species cannot be hunted between 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.</p><p>Deer hunting by stalking is permitted in the <strong>Thomson River Forest Reserve</strong> and with the use of hounds or gundogs in parts of the reserve. In this reserve, hunting pest animals is not permitted.</p><p>In the <strong>Delatite Arm Reserve</strong> at Lake Eildon, an unloaded shotgun may be carried during the duck season.</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> State Game Reserves </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p><strong>Jack Smith Lake</strong>, <strong>Dowd Morass</strong>, <strong>Ewings Morass</strong>, <strong>Clydebank Morass</strong>, <strong>Heart Morass</strong> and <strong>Lake Coleman State Game Reserve</strong> are open for Hog Deer hunting during the Hog Deer season. <strong>Ewings Morass</strong> is open to Sambar Deer hunting.</p><p>There are <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/quail/where-to-hunt">sixteen State Game Reserves</a> open to quail hunting.</p><p>Duck hunting can occur in all State Game Reserves. Hunters can also hunt foxes, rabbits and hares on State Game Reserves, with a shotgun and during the open season for duck only</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Sanctuaries </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>Game species may not be hunted at any time in areas declared to be Sanctuaries. However, pest animals may be hunted.</p><p>Major Victorian sanctuaries are <strong>Mount Cole Sanctuary</strong>, <strong>Gunbower Island Sanctuary</strong> and <strong>Kow Swamp</strong>. The location of other sanctuaries should be checked with the <a href="https://www.delwp.vic.gov.au">local DEECA office</a>.</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Melbourne Water Catchment Areas </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>A number of catchments and reservoirs in the outer metropolitan and central highlands area are controlled by Melbourne Water and are part of the metropolitan water supply system. Public entry to these areas is prohibited.</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Flora and Fauna Reserves and Nature Conservation Reserves </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>Carrying and using firearms in these areas is prohibited.</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> National, State, Wilderness, Coastal and Regional Parks </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>Most national, state, wilderness, coastal and regional parks are closed to hunting at all times. However, you are allowed to hunt in the parks listed below, subject to various conditions.</p><p>Hunters must not possess a firearm in, or transport a firearm through, a park (except in some instances) when hunting is prohibited. Also, where hunting is allowed, firearms must only be those calibres or gauges permitted for the species available for hunting in that park.</p><p>For further information, contact Parks Victoria on 131 963.</p><p><strong>Alpine National Park and Avon Wilderness Park:</strong> All deer may be hunted by stalking only in parts of the Alpine National Park and in the whole of the Avon Wilderness Park from 15 February to 15 December. The use of dogs to hunt Sambar Deer is not permitted in these parks. Hog Deer can only be hunted in these areas during April. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in these parks.</p><p><strong>Baw Baw National Park:</strong> All deer may be hunted by stalking only in the area east of Thomson Valley Road from 15 of February to 15 December each year. The use of dogs to hunt Sambar Deer is not permitted in this park. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in this park.</p><p><strong>Cape Conran Coastal Park:</strong> On Sydenham Inlet in the park, game duck may be hunted during the open season. Dogs are allowed for the flushing or retrieval of ducks during the open season.</p><p><strong>Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park:</strong> In certain sections, game duck, Stubble Quail and Hog Deer may be hunted in season. Dogs are allowed for the flushing or retrieval of game ducks during the duck season. Check with Parks Victoria for details. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in this park. Hunters must have a permit from Parks Victoria to erect a hide or to cut vegetation or a hide in the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park.</p><p><strong>Lake Albacutya Park:</strong> The hunting of pest and feral animals (rabbits, foxes or cats) is allowed, as is the hunting of game duck during the open season. Gun dogs are allowed for retrieval of game ducks during the duck open season. Hunting is not permitted in part of the park at the Western Beach visitor facilities, including near the boat ramp.</p><p><strong>Lake Eildon National Park:</strong> In certain sections in the south-east of the park, Sambar Deer may be hunted from the first Saturday after Easter until 30 November. The use of dogs to hunt deer is not permitted in this park. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in this park.</p><p><strong>Mitchell River National Park:</strong> Sambar Deer hunting by stalking is permitted east of the Mitchell River and south of Hortons and Calvi Tracks from 15 February to 15 December. The use of dogs to hunt deer is not permitted in this park. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in this park.</p><p><strong>Tara Range Park Deer:</strong> Hunting (not in the close season) by stalking is permitted in this park from 15 February to 15 December. The use of dogs to hunt deer is not permitted in this park. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in this park.</p><p><strong>Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park:</strong> Hunting for Hog Deer and game duck is permitted in certain sections in season. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in this park.</p><p>Parks Victoria is responsible for managing national, state, wilderness, coastal, regional and metropolitan parks and other conservation areas, such as State Game Reserves.</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Alpine resorts </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>All alpine resorts are closed to hunting at all times. However, you are allowed to transport a dog and firearms through a resort, providing the dogs are in a vehicle and the guns are in a safe and locked compartment.</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Leased crown land </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>Game species in season and pest animals may be hunted on leased Crown land, provided that hunters have obtained the permission of the lessee to enter the area.</p><p>Remember, people usually use leased land for their livelihood. Never shoot on or across an area of leased Crown land without the permission of the lessee and never shoot across public roads or tracks or towards populated areas, including camping and picnic areas and walking tracks.</p><p>If you are in doubt about the status of a particular area, contact your<a href="https://www.delwp.vic.gov.au/"> local DEECA office.</a></p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Licensed crown land </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>Hunting for game species (during the open season) and pest animals (anytime) is permitted on licensed Crown land. However, some exceptions may apply. If an area is licensed under the <em>Land Act 1958 </em>and is over a road or riparian area, hunters must obtain the permission of the licensee before carrying or using firearms on that area. If an area of Crown land is subject to a license under the <em>Land Act 1958</em>, licensed game hunters do not need to seek permission if they’re travelling through these areas to access other areas of Crown land open to hunting.</p><p>If you are in doubt about the status of a particular area, or require any further information, contact your <a href="https://www.delwp.vic.gov.au/">local DEECA office.</a></p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Private land </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><p>Game species in season and pest animals may be hunted on private land provided the hunters have obtained the permission of the landowner/manager.</p></p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="headingOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseOne"> Areas closed to Deer hunting </button> </h3> <span class="accordion-closed"></span> </div> <div class="card-body" style="height: 0px;"> <p><div id="new_div_186871_315403"><p>The hunting of Sambar Deer with scent-trailing hounds is prohibited around Marysville, Merrijig and Jamieson (except on private land in Merrijig and Jamieson by private landholders/occupiers or with the permission of the private land holder/occupier). Deer hunting by stalking is still permitted in these areas.</p><p>All forms of deer hunting are prohibited around Warburton and surrounds, the Rubicon Power Station, several areas around Halls Gap and the Mount Timbertop area, except on private land with the permission of the landholder.</p><p>More information is available within the <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/areas-closed-to-all-deer-hunting">areas closed to all deer hunting</a> and the <a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/deer/where-to-hunt/areas-closed-to-all-hound-hunting">areas closed to Hound hunting </a>pages.</p></div></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-responsive green"> </div> <div id="content_container_481769"> <div id="content_div_186865_315399"><table style="width: 100%;" id="table85885"></table></div><div id="new_div_186871_315403"></div> </div>  <div id="page-last-updated"> <p>Page last updated: 19 Dec 2024</p> </div>   </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6 col-md-3 footer-column"> <ul class="footer-links"> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/copyright">Copyright</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/disclaimer">Disclaimer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/privacy">Privacy</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-6 col-md-3 footer-column"> <span class="divider"></span> <ul class="footer-links"> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/accessibility">Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us">Contact Us</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/sitemap">Sitemap</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-3 footer-column"> <p>Follow Us</p>  <script> gtag('event', 'conversion', { 'allow_custom_scripts': true, 'u1': '[PageURL]', 'send_to': 'DC-10871674/remar0/au_dj0+standard' }); 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