DOC hunting area

Tasman Smith

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Boundaries

Boundaries are approximate and not suitable for accurate boundary definition. Check current DOC permit conditions before hunting. Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.

Species

Wallabies

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by a ‘game bird hunting permit’ and ‘open area permit’. See permit information below.

Seasonal restrictions

No hunting in Tasman Smith from 1 September to 31 October.

Dog access

No dogs

About this hunting block

Hunting here for wallabies is open season for 11 months of the year, within the fenced area.

General information

Hunting here for wallabies is open season for 11 months of the year, within the fenced area.

Hunting may be permitted in the exclusion period of mid September to mid October if access permission is granted from the neighbouring landowner, Michael Stevens.

Access

Turn off SH8 (Cave-Albury Road), onto Monavale Road, which becomes Gorge Road, then into Albert Road.

Contact adjoining landowner.

Landholders

Michael Stevens, Mawaro, R.D. 14, Cave.

Map

Topo50 map sheet: BZ18

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted.

Huts

There are no huts or bivvies in this area.

Additional information

Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt.

Weather

Forecast near the middle of the block