Northern Territory Firearms Council Inc
The NT Firearms Council is an incorporated consultative and advisory body representing the interests of legitimate firearms owners and users throughout the Northern Territory.
The Council is supported by the Northern Territory Government and solely funded by government financial grants which are used to manage the Micket Creek Shooting Complex, resource the position of executive officer, and the Council's functions, and maintain the Council's office in the Rifle Club Building at Micket Creek.
LATEST UPDATES
LITCHFIELD HUNTING AREAS STILL CLOSED !!! As at the beginning of April 2025 there had still been recent significant rainfalls in the Litchfield area. Litchfield hunting areas usually dry out in MAY of each year and we were hoping this to be the case in 2025; although the late April rains are certain to have some impact on this. Advice on the afternoon of 30 April from the Litchfield Head Ranger though suggested the extent of waterlogging over key tracks indicates opening may still be some 4 weeks away, but will provide regular updates. Discussion with Rangers 14 May indicated still some areas getting bogged near coach road and expect still another 2 weeks from opening. BCH Accreditation Courses have now resumed and the first such course for 2025 was held on WEDNESDAY 7 MAY @ 1900 HRS. We are trying to arrange another Course in a couple of weeks; depending on presenter availability. HUNT PERMIT APPLICATIONS - SEE EXCEL SCHEDULE AT HOME PAGE - ARE NOT YET BEING ACCEPTED BUT, WHEN ANNOUNCED, PLEASE ADVISE PERMIT INTEREST IN THE FIRST INSTANCE BY EMAIL TO: info@ntfirearms.com.au HUNTERS SHOULD ONLY CORRESPOND ON PERMIT MATTERS THROUGH THE FIREARMS COUNCIL AND SHOULD NOT CONTACT PARKS & WILDLIFE DIRECT RE PERMITS. BCH Accreditation Courses; normally held at 1900 hrs - Rifle Club Building - Micket Creek Shooting Complex at the NW end of Brandt Road. (First club on immediate left after entry to the Complex) These last around one hour, followed by a short test. In order to assist in meeting Firearms Council costs we have had to increase course fees to $70 plus $7 GST. This is a one-off exercise and accreditation does not expire as long as membership of an approved hunting organisation and firearms licencing remain current. There is no charge for juniors. Please bring along copy of your current Firearms Licence and current membership verification (card / receipt) of an approved hunting organisation (SSAA, ADA or F&G) and ask Alan (Exec Officer NTFC) that these be scanned on the night to save time later. The last ACCREDITATION SESSION was held on Wednesday... 7th MAY 2025 @ 1900 Hrs in the Rifle Club Building. Further scheduled sessions are likely to follow thereafter every few weeks; subject to presenter availability. Please keep watch on this website for updates. E-mail your interest in attending when new dates are announced & we will forward to you an updated enrolment form & course outline. info@ntfirearms.com.au KATHERINE ACCREDITATION SESSIONS Are still available Please contact direct Daniel Horwood Mob 0419 602 915 or at draziw@internode.on.net Please send expressions of interest for Darwin Courses to info@ntfirearms.com.au Enrolment forms are available for download further into the website at BCH Tab.
NT Firearms, Latest Litchfield Hunt Schedule
MOSQUITO SPRAYING BY HELICOPTER
IF YOU ARE IN THE HUNT AREAS KEEP CONSTANT WATCH FOR FIRES AS THEY CAN BE FROM NUMEROUS, SOMETIMES UNPLANNED CAUSES. AT THE CAMPSITE DON'T PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF A SPEAR GRASS CLUMP !!!
