NSW Premier Chris Minns has sparked debate around the introduction of a bounty on feral animals.

Speaking on radio last week Mr Minns suggested that a system where shooters are paid a small fee for each feral animal killed could be a "novel way" to reduce their populations, which he believes have "taken over a lot of parks."

He also indicated that it could encourage recreational shooters who might have been deterred by rising fuel and food costs.

He cited Victoria's fox bounty scheme, which paid around $14-$15 per fox in 2022, as a potential model.