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Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial baiting programs using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be CONDUCTED between Monday 28 September 2026 and Friday 2 October 2026. Baiting programs will be conducted in the Dalgety/Paupong, Thredbo/Ingebyra, Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah and Adaminaby/Yaouk Wild Dog Plan Areas. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park: The Yaouk/Adaminaby area from Lone Pine Trail to Lake Eucumbene and Denison; Ingebyra; the Snowy River; Byadbo Wilderness Area and Corrowong. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Scabby Range, Yaouk, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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. For further information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne Office (02) 6450 5555.
Dates given: “and Friday 2 October 2026”
Updated by NPWS at 2:39 pm Tue 29 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:15 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.
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