For introductory information see the bait collection and vertebrate pest animal pages provided by Local Land Services NSW.
Fox baiting programs
In the Northern Tablelands region, landholders can collect baits for the control of foxes by joining their local pest animal management group. This allows landholders to work together to bait simultaneously to cover a wide area, which results in better control outcomes across the New England area.
To find out more about group control programs in your area, contact Local Land Services on 1300 795 299 or look up your local office.
The annual fox baiting program is running again this June and landholders around Walcha, Armidale and Guyra are encouraged to get involved.
By participating in the 2026 fox baiting program, landholders can:
- access free vertebrate pesticide induction training (now available online)
- receive free baits for the control of foxes.
All landholders participating must be accredited for 1080 bait usage and present their chemical card or arrange for an authorised agent to collect and lay baits on their behalf through our office.
Bait collection points and dates
See locations below to find your closest point or get in touch with your local office. You can also visit the Armidale office at 126-130 Taylor Street, Armidale, NSW 2350.
All baits must be ordered a minimum of 3 days prior to the collection date.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Balala Brushgrove group: Brushgrove Hall | 25 June | 10:00 AM |
| Baldersleigh group: Corner of Old Armidale & Baldersleigh Rd | 7 July | 12:30PM |
| Bozo group: Walcha Showground | 30 June | 10:00 AM |
| Brackendale group: Top Waterloo | 2 July | 11:00AM |
| Chandlers Peak group: Warringa | 16 June | 10:00 AM |
| Cooney Creek group: Silverton Rd bus stop | 8 July | 8.30AM |
| Enmore group: Enmore Fire Shed | 1 July | 8.30 AM |
| Glen Gro group: Yerrawun mailbox | 2 July | 12:30PM |
| Guyra group: Guyra Saleyards | 24 June | 11:00 AM |
| Harnham group: Uralla Showground | 9 July | 10.00AM |
| Kingstown group: Kingstown Fire Shed | 25 June | 11:00 AM |
| Lower Apsley group: Walcha Showground | 30 June | 10.30 AM |
| Tenterden group: Tenterden Hall | 24 June | 9:00 AM |
| Wandsworth group: Wandsworth tennis courts | 7 July | 11:30AM |
| Winterbourne group: Winterbourne / Moona Plains intersection | 2 July | 9.30 AM |
| Yarrowitch / Tia group: Wyandra | 30 June | 1:00 PM |
