Harvesting of macropods
Harvesting macropods in Queensland
In Queensland the sustainable harvesting of macropods for commercial purposes is strictly regulated. This is done by monitoring the population, setting the harvest quotas and overall management of the harvest.
First Nations people and kangaroos
Kangaroos or macropods are an important group of animals to First Nations people.
Macropods Online
Information about the online digital platform for managing macropod services and transactions.
Licensing
You must have a macropod harvesting licence to harvest macropods in Queensland.
Information for harvesters
If you already have a macropod harvesting licence, you need to apply for Queensland macropod tags prior to harvesting.
Information for dealers
Information about buying, processing and exporting macropod products.
Harvest quotas and zones
Information about harvest quotas, harvest time periods and harvest zone locations.
Harvest update
Summary data for harvest quotas across the various zones in Queensland.
Fees and publications
Find out about fees for obtaining licences and publications relating to the macropod management program.