Magpie goose and waterfowl seasons, reserves and pig. Dates, bag limits and hours below come from NT Government and are linked to the source page, last checked 2026-10-12.
Open in Northern Territory today: Magpie geese and waterfowl.
Status is worked out from the agency dates each day. Always confirm on the official agency page before you hunt.
| Species | Area | Dates | Bag | Status | Hours | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie geese and waterfowl If you are 3 or more days from home, the most you may hold is 21 magpie geese and 30 other waterfowl. | Private land | 15 Aug 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 7 magpie geese, 10 other waterfowl | Open now | — | Source: NT Government, season dates (checked 2026-10-07) |
| Magpie geese and waterfowl Closes at 7:30pm on 23 December. | Lambells Lagoon | 6 Sep – 23 Dec 2026 | 7 magpie geese, 10 other waterfowl | Open now | — | Source: NT Government, season dates (checked 2026-10-07) |
| Magpie geese and waterfowl Closes at 7:30pm on 23 December. | Howard Springs | 6 Sep – 23 Dec 2026 | 7 magpie geese, 10 other waterfowl | Open now | — | Source: NT Government, season dates (checked 2026-10-07) |
| Magpie geese and waterfowl Closes at 7:30pm on 4 January. | Shoal Bay | 6 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 7 magpie geese, 10 other waterfowl | Open now | — | Source: NT Government, season dates (checked 2026-10-07) |
| Magpie geese and waterfowl Closes at 7:30pm on 4 January. | Harrison Dam | 6 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 7 magpie geese, 10 other waterfowl | Open now | — | Source: NT Government, season dates (checked 2026-10-07) |
| Feral pig Pig hunting permits cover only Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve and Harrison Dam Conservation Reserve. Shotguns and bows only, with tighter firearm rules outside the waterfowl season; see the NT rules page. | Shoal Bay | Permit holders; no season dates published | — | Check dates | — | Source: NT Government, pig hunting permits for reserves (checked 2026-10-12) |
| Feral pig Pig hunting permits cover only Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve and Harrison Dam Conservation Reserve. Shotguns (not pump-action or self-loading) and bows are allowed. Crossbows are not. | Harrison Dam | Permit holders; no season dates published | — | Check dates | — | Source: NT Government, pig hunting permits for reserves (checked 2026-10-12) |
Official agency
Always confirm dates and rules with NT Government before you hunt.
See hunting areas, public land boundaries and season dates for Northern Territory on an offline map in the HuntScout app.
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