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Narran Lake Nature Reserve

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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 6.00am to Sat 16 May 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 8.18pm

Other planned events: Ground Shoot Operation Macquarie Marshes and GInghet Nature Reserves

Evening and night ground shoot operations targeting feral cats will occur across Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May 2026. Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves are closed to the public, which applies during the period of the ground shoot operation. There is no impact to tourist attractions across the general Macquarie Marshes area.

Please contact NPWS Baradine Office on 02 6843 4011 for further information.

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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.01pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.13pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday the 20th of April 2026 to Tuesday the 30th of June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.

The program will take place in Gundabooka NP & SCA, Toorale NP & SCA, Nocoleche NR, Ledknapper NR, Culgoa NP, Bellenbar NR, Brindingabb NP, Cuttaburra NP.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on 02 6830 0200

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Applies from Wed 25 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 2.17pm

Closed areas: Culgoa Campground Closed for upgrade works

Culgoa National Park will be closed from 25th February until approximately 30th June 2026 due to campground upgrade works.

 

If you require any further information regarding this closure, please contact the Bourke Office on 0268300200.

 

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Applies from Fri 20 Feb 2026, 6.00am to Sat 20 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Feb 2026, 10.19am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from the 20th February 2026 to the 20th July 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral pigs.

The program will take place in Culgoa National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6830 0200

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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 12.39pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 1.38pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs and 1080 meat baits for wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Warrambool State Conservation Area as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs, wild dogs and foxes on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

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