Game bird licences now on sale

Fish & Game has announced game bird hunting licences for the 2024 season are now on sale.

The season is fast approaching — opening day will be May 4 — and hunters can secure their licence online via the Fish & Game website or at selected retailers.

Hunters must have a licence to participate in game bird hunting during the season.

About 40,000 licences are sold each year. Those who hunt on their own land do not need to buy a licence but must abide by the regulations, such as bag limits and hunting hours.

An adult whole-season licence costs $113. The season length varies between regions.