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Direct damage caused by wild dogs along with the cost of control measures is estimated to setback industry and the NT economy around $60 million dollars annually.
The following information provides an overview of the steps and protocols for wild dog baiting in the NT:
To use 1080, pastoralists must be authorised with a 1080 Pest Animal Management Authorisation (PAMA) including the Permit to Take Protected Wildlife (1080 PAMA and Permit).
To handle and lay 1080 baits, these courses are required
- Chemical Safety Accreditation
- Vertebrate Pest Management course
To inject baits with 1080, all of the above is required along with:
- 1080 Bait Injection Course
- Applicant must prepare a Personalised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
PAMA & Permit Holders will need to keep records in an auditable approved form (1080 is a Schedule 7 chemical)
There is no mandatory requirement to join a regional baiting group but a coordinated approach is encouraged
The Wild Dog Management webpage hosts all relevant material including Guidelines, Online and Printable Applications and Contacts.
Legislation in the Territory has recently been updated. A comparitive table of changes is also found there.
1080 PAMA & Permit Application Form
1080 User Authorisation Application Form
1080 Bait Injection Authorisation Form
Other helpful links and forms
Guidelines for forming a Regional Wild Dog Management Group
Proposal for a Regional Wild Dog Management Group Baiting Plan
DPIR Chemical Services can provide further information or assistance:
Phone: 08 8999 2344
Email: chemicals@nt.gov.au