South-west Victoria collection schedule
Bounty program update
The Victorian Fox Bounty will resume on Monday 3 March 2025 with collections starting in the south-west of the state. The reward for fox scalps will increase from $10 to $14.
Participants are encouraged to set up an online 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 has ended. As a result, wild dog body parts will no longer be accepted at collection centres.
The Victorian Fox Bounty is funded to continue until 30 June 2025.
Please continue to visit this website for updates. 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: 11am – 1pm
Dates:
- Monday 3 March
- Monday 31 March
- Monday 28 April
- Monday 26 May
- Monday 23 June
Geelong collections
Address: 16 Cadman Terrace, North Geelong, Victoria 3220
Time: 9am – 11am
Dates:
- Tuesday 4 March
- Tuesday 1 April
- Tuesday 29 April
- Tuesday 27 May
- Tuesday 24 June
Colac collections
Address: 23a Hugh Murray Drive, Colac East, Victoria 3250
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Dates:
- Tuesday 4 March
- Tuesday 1 April
- Tuesday 29 April
- Tuesday 27 May
- Tuesday 24 June
Warrnambool collections
Address: 703–709 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, Victoria 3280
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
Dates:
- Wednesday 5 March
- Wednesday 2 April
- Wednesday 30 April
- Wednesday 28 May
- Wednesday 25 June
Hamilton collections
Address: Depot, Hamilton Centre, Research Station Road, Hamilton, Victoria 3300
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Dates:
- Wednesday 5 March
- Wednesday 2 April
- Wednesday 30 April
- Wednesday 28 May
- Wednesday 25 June