Darwin Goose Hunterz

While out looking for pigs this morning, I came across a great flock of Pacific black ducks. Hopefully they stick around over the next few months. It’s not very often you see so many in one spot in the Northern Territory, so it was a great sight.

Well hunters, only two months to go until the 2026–2027 NT magpie goose season! Time to start getting organised.

* ✔️ Check your fi****ms licence is current.
* ✔️ Apply for your waterfowl hunting permit.
* ✔️ Check out the new bang sticks.
* ✔️ Coolalinga Guns & Ammo should be getting their new 12-gauge ammunition in soon for the upcoming season.
* ✔️ Start scouting, but be careful—the swamps are still wet.
* ✔️ Get your eye in at your local gun club.

It won’t be long now. Two months to prepare. Bring on the 2026–2027 season!

Come in goose you are cleared for landing (Pitch Black 2026 )

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H5 bird flu – NT stakeholder webinar

The Northern Territory Government is hosting a webinar to inform stakeholders of the current situation with H5 bird flu and how the Territory is preparing for a possible incursion.

The are no current cases of H5 bird flu in the Northern Territory.

Hear from:
• Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
• NT Health
• Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
• Parks and Wildlife Commission

When: 12.00pm -1.00pm Friday 10 July 2026
Join: https://tinyurl.com/443m7j2h

To read more about H5 bird flu, visit birdflu.gov.au

To report sick and dead birds 1800 675 888.

Under three months to go until the start of the 2026/27 Magpie Goose hunting season!

Now is the time to start getting organised. Here’s a quick preseason checklist:

✅ Make sure your fi****ms licence is current. If it needs renewing, don’t leave it until the last minute, as renewals can take time.

✅ New to hunting? Apply for your fi****ms licence now. The process can take a while, so don’t leave it too late.

✅ Apply for your Magpie Goose permit. It can be done online in just a few minutes, but getting it sorted now means you’re ready to go. While you’re at it, consider applying for a feral pig permit too.

✅ Blow the dust off the shotgun and get your eye in at your local gun club. Field & Game NT is a fantastic place to start, with great facilities and plenty of experienced members who are always willing to help.

✅ Start scouting potential hunting areas. It’s still a bit early and many swamps, particularly around Shoal Bay and Beatrice Lagoon, are still very muddy, so use caution if you’re heading out. While you’re there, keep an eye out for pigs as well.

📸 Pictured is William Budd helping teach the next generation of hunters. Introducing kids to safe firearm handling, respect for the outdoors, and good hunting etiquette from an early age is one of the best ways to ensure our hunting traditions continue well into the future.

Who’s already started preparing for the 2026/27 season?