South-west Victoria collection schedule
Bounty program update
The Victorian Government has recently announced the continuation of the Victorian Fox Bounty to 30 June 2026. The reward payments will remain at the increased rate of $14 per fox scalp.
In line with previous years, the bounty program will cease temporarily in October 2025 and recommence in March 2026. Please refer to the bounty collection schedule for a list of times, dates and locations.
Participants are encouraged to create an online bounty account to streamline the application process and ensure prompt electronic payment. Payment by cheque is no longer available.
Participants are reminded that the wild dog component of the bounty ended in 2024 and wild dog body parts will no longer be accepted at collection centres.
Please visit this website to view the terms and conditions of the bounty program. For further information please call 136 186 or email bounty.applications@agriculture.vic.gov.au
General information
Please check this page for the latest information, as the collection schedule is subject to change.
Acceptable entire fox scalps will be collected from eligible members of the public at specific dates and times, and from sites scheduled as collection centres.
Participants are encouraged to read and become familiar with the bounty terms and conditions to ensure they are eligible for payment.
Please note that no entire fox scalps will be accepted at any public counter or state government office. Collections will only be accepted at the designated times and locations.
Ballarat collections
Address: Ballarat Field and Game (Haddon Common Bushland Reserve), 726 Bells Road, Haddon, Victoria 3351
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Dates:
- Monday 3 March
- Monday 31 March
- Monday 28 April
- Monday 26 May
- Monday 23 June
- Monday 21 July
- Monday 18 August
- Monday 15 September
- Monday 13 October
Geelong collections
Address: 16 Cadman Terrace, North Geelong, Victoria 3220
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Dates:
- Tuesday 4 March
- Tuesday 1 April
- Tuesday 29 April
- Tuesday 27 May
- Tuesday 24 June
- Tuesday 22 July
- Tuesday 19 August
- Tuesday 16 September
- Tuesday 14 October
Colac collections
Address: 23a Hugh Murray Drive, Colac East, Victoria 3250
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Dates:
- Tuesday 4 March
- Tuesday 1 April
- Tuesday 29 April
- Tuesday 27 May
- Tuesday 24 June
- Tuesday 22 July
- Tuesday 19 August
- Tuesday 16 September
- Tuesday 14 October
Warrnambool collections
Address: 703–709 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, Victoria 3280
Time: 8.30 am to 10.30 am
Dates:
- Wednesday 5 March
- Wednesday 2 April
- Wednesday 30 April
- Wednesday 28 May
- Wednesday 25 June
- Wednesday 23 July
- Wednesday 20 August
- Wednesday 17 September
- Wednesday 15 October
Hamilton collections
Address: Depot, Hamilton Centre, Research Station Road, Hamilton, Victoria 3300
Time: 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Dates:
- Wednesday 5 March
- Wednesday 2 April
- Wednesday 30 April
- Wednesday 28 May
- Wednesday 25 June
- Wednesday 23 July
- Wednesday 20 August
- Wednesday 17 September
- Wednesday 15 October