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Hunting in conservation areas New Zealand
Introduction Deer: Imported and liberated Goats: Like pigs, goats were
for sport from 1851 onwards, released by Captain Cook as early
wild deer are found throughout as 1773. Early explorers, whalers,
Hunting is a popular activity in New Zealand. There are countless New Zealand except Northland, sealers, and settlers bought them
places to choose from in Department of Conservation (DOC) the Coromandel and Taranaki. for food, and they were also used
managed areas, and plenty of different species to hunt including
Red deer, the most widespread, to barter with Māori. Goats were
deer, pigs, tahr, goats, chamois, wallabies, and game birds.
along with fallow deer occur also used in an attempt to control
DOC actively encourages recreational hunting on conservation in both the North and South weeds. Goats have built up large
land. It supplies hunting permits, has an extensive hut and track Islands. Sika deer live in the populations in both islands. They range
network and has a wide range of hunting information available at Kaweka and Kaimanawa Red deer, on Fiordland tussock tops. from sea level to the alpine zone, living
DOC offices and on the website www.doc.govt.nz/hunting Ranges, rusa deer in the
Photo: Rob Suisted
in introduced and native grasslands, scrub
Wild goat, a great
target for beginners.
This brochure provides general information about recreational Ikawhenua Range, and sambar deer in Manawatu and Bay of Plenty. and forest. Photo: Rob Suisted
hunting in conservation areas, including which species you can Down south, white-tailed deer live on Stewart Island and near Lake
hunt, what permits you need, and safety information for when Wakatipu, and wapiti are found in northern Fiordland
you’re out in the bush. Join a club, talk to some
experienced hunters, or just get out there and Wallabies: Introduced mainly
find your own piece of hunting paradise. for sport hunting and their skins,
When hunting always do everything you can to
Pigs: First introduced wallabies have established themselves
by Captain Cook and later in New Zealand since the mid 1850s.
protect New Zealand’s unique environment.
by sealers, feral pigs have Species available for hunting include
Native species become well established red necked (or Bennett’s) found near
The Wildlife Act (1953) protects most native species from hunting. throughout the main islands Waimate, and dama wallabies centred
However, pūkeko and some other bird species can be hunted and on several outlying around Lake Tarawera. Dama, parma,
at certain times of the year. The maximum penalty for killing islands. Their distribution Red necked wallaby. Quick,
blacktailed, rock and swamp wallabies
protected wildlife is a $100,000 fine and up to two years in jail. is limited by the existing agile — a novelty to hunt. inhabit Kawau Island.
Make sure you are aware of what species are protected to avoid supply of food and cover;
mistakenly hunting these animals. pigs are more numerous
in the North Island than
Game birds:
Overseas visitors in the South.
Waterfowl including
If you are an overseas visitor you must declare all firearms Wild sow on farmland. Photo: Rob Suisted
paradise shelduck, mallard,
to New Zealand Customs Officials and the New Zealand Police,
grey and shoveler duck,
and complete a Visitors Firearms Licence and Permit to Import
and black swan can be
application. This can be done online or when you arrive in New
Zealand. For more information visit www.police.govt.nz Tahr and chamois: Tahr hunted in some DOC-
and chamois were introduced managed areas. Upland
What species can you hunt? to New Zealand by European game such as pheasant
Introduced animals are a major threat to settlers for hunting. Tahr and quail can also be Mallard duck hen.
New Zealand’s native wildlife, and are found in the Rakaia and hunted. Photo: andrewwalmsleyphotography.com
programmes to manage Whitcombe valleys in the north
or remove them are essential to the Young Range of Otago, and Getting Started In
for the survival of our native chamois are found throughout As well as a DOC hunting Gamebird Hunting
species. All non-native the South Island high country. permit you will need a licence
animals impact the New Tahr and chamois in New from Fish & Game NZ. For more
Zealand environment in Zealand are highly sought-after
varying degrees. trophies for recreational and Chamois in misty sunrise. information:
Photo: Rob Suisted
tourist hunters. www.fishandgame.org.nz.
A Himalayan tahr control plan is Includes: DVD – ‘Introduction to Duck Hunting’
CD – Gamebird Hunting Access Information and Maps $5.00
used to help limit the population.
Plan and prepare Join a club
Joining a hunting club is a great way to pick up tips and
What gear do you need?
This basic gear list is a great start when planning a hunting trip.
skills from experienced hunters. Clubs provide an easy way
The Mountain Safety Council (MSC) provides a comprehensive
to join an organised hunt and see what it’s all about. Find out
hunting gear list on their website, so make sure you head to
Getting there about local hunting clubs via the New Zealand Deerstalkers’
www.mountainsafety.org.nz for more information.
Walk in from road ends, or use a helicopter to reach isolated Association (NZDA).
areas. Each region will have rules about where helicopters can The NZDA promotes hunting through the Hunter National Gear for a two-day hunting trip:
land, so make sure you approach the local DOC visitor centre Training Scheme (HUNTS). This course is run with assistance Pack and sleeping Food and drink
or office and talk to staff about helicopter landing regulations. from the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) and covers training Pack and pack liner High energy food and snacks
Be aware that many areas are surrounded by private land, and in things such as equipment, clothing, navigation, firearms, Tent/tent fly for two days
access is only at the permission of those landowners. It is the hunting techniques, photography, first aid, and bush craft. and ground sheet Water bottle(s)
hunter’s responsibility to arrange access each and every time Visit the website Bed roll/inflatable mattress Cooking stove and fuel
with private landowners before setting out. www.deerstalkers.org.nz Sleeping bag Billy/fry pan
for information about
Plate, cup and cutlery
the course and how to Clothing
sign up. 2 wool or Hunting and navigation
polypropylene tops Map and compass
2 wool or polypropylene Skinning knife
long johns
Rifle and sling
2 pairs of shorts
Ammunition
2 pairs of socks
Rifle cleaning kit
2 pairs of underpants
Mesh bag(s) for
A successful chamois hunt. Photo: Tim Whittaker Warm jersey hanging meat
Waterproof jacket Small shovel
Helicopters can drop you into Sturdy boots Hunting permit
remote places, weather permitting. Gaiters Personal locator
Photo: Rob Suisted
Warm hat beacon (PLB)
Gloves Torch/head light
Over trousers Binoculars (optional)
Spare camp footwear GPS (optional)
Sunglasses
Safety and personal
Toiletries Personal first aid kit
Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste Survival kit
Small towel Camera
Toilet paper Spare batteries
Sunscreen
Hopkins River above Lake Ohau.
Photo: Tim Whittaker
Permits and licences Game bird licence Pest control
using pesticides
Licences for hunting game birds
are issued from Fish & Game NZ.
The Game bird Hunting Guide
Hunting permits covers both the North and
To go hunting on public South islands, and provides
conservation land you require information about each species
New Zealand’s native plants and animals are under constant
a DOC hunting permit. hunting season plus bag limits
threat from introduced species. In isolation, New Zealand’s natural
This is a requirement of for each species.
inhabitants had adapted to a life free of mammalian predators,
the Conservation Act and but now natural born killers such as possums, stoats, weasels and
depending on the area and
Hunting with dogs
ferrets cause significant damage to our native wildlife and forests.
If you wish to hunt with dogs (with or
species hunted, these can Mallard drake.
DOC carries out control operations using pesticides, which may
without a firearm), you will need to get a dog Photo: P. Little
either be obtained online affect some hunting opportunities. Other agencies such as regional
permit and find out about the dog restrictions
or from DOC visitor centres councils and the Animal Health Board also control pests on public
for the area. Dogs must be kept under control and not used for
or offices. Each person in a land using pesticides. Pesticide summaries indicating where
hunting until well within the hunting area. Poorly trained dogs
hunting party must have their can injure or kill native birds. poisons have been applied are revised every four months and are
own permit, whether hunting Getting a hunting permit is quick and
available with your hunting permit, from your local DOC visitor
easy. Photo: N. Fisentzidis If your dog injures or kills a protected species, this can lead to a
with a firearm, bow or knife. centre or office, and the DOC website at www.doc.govt.nz/hunting
fine and imprisonment.
Permits cannot be transferred to or be used by anyone else.
All permit conditions (e.g. not shooting at night) must be Some areas run kiwi aversion training that has been developed Pesticides Mamaku damaged by possums.
strictly adhered to. to try and reduce the number of kiwi killed by dogs. This helps DOC uses aerial and ground Photo: K. Broome
to make sure that hunters and their dogs are well trained and pesticide control, depending
Note: Permit conditions vary between different locations, and a target hunted animals only. Hunters are encouraged to undergo
DOC hunting permit does not confer the right to cross any private on the site. Aerial operations
kiwi aversion training, and it is a requirement in some regions. generally take place in large,
land. Permission must be obtained from the landowner.
Aversion training can be arranged through DOC and if regularly remote areas where ground
Firearms licence reinforced is an effective method of training dogs to avoid kiwi control is impractical. This
DOC hunting permits and other native species. frequently includes hunting
To get a DOC Hunting Permit, required for: areas, so take precautions
you must have a valid New
(get online or at DOC when hunting in treated
Zealand Firearms Licence. areas. Do not touch bait,
office)
Log on to www.police.govt.nz/ watch children at all times,
• Deer • Goats
service/firearms to renew or buy and do not eat animals from this area.
a New Zealand Firearms Licence. • Tahr • Chamois
Areas treated with pesticides are listed on the latest pesticide
• Pigs • Wallabies summary, and major park or reserve entrances will be clearly
signposted. Also consider the possibility of pesticide-contaminated
Separate permits animals travelling out of the treated area.
required for: Some animals are more susceptible to poisons than others.
(contact your local DOC Remember, poison baits and carcasses are deadly to dogs,
office) which are ten times more vulnerable to 1080 than
• Small game: Rabbits, possums and other pests. Dogs must be kept
Hunting with man’s best friend, Ruahine Forest Park. Photo: Rob Suisted
hares, Canada geese. away from areas treated with 1080. If in doubt
contact DOC.
• Possums
For more information on the
Australian brush-tailed possum. • Game birds (also require Department’s use of pesticides,
Photo: Rob Suisted game bird licence from visit www.doc.govt.nz/hunting
Fish & Game NZ)Introducing others Look after the backcountry
to hunting
Hut users’ code • Plan ahead and prepare
•K
eep huts clean and tidy – as you would like to find them.
• Travel and camp on durable ground
Leave muddy boots outside.
Hunting can be a family affair • Dispose of waste properly
Hunting is an excellent way to get into the outdoors with your • Take care using wood burners. Only use dead wood, keep fire
• Leave what you find
family, it teaches kids about being responsible in the outdoors contained, never leave it unattended – it can burn the hut down.
• Minimise the effects of fire
and how to be safe with firearms. Make sure fire is extinguished before leaving. Conserve gas when
using gas heaters and cookers. • Respect wildlife and farm animals
Age or gender should not be a barrier, what you should look • Be considerate of others
for in a hunting partner or partners should always be the same: • Share huts with others. Be considerate, make room for late comers
people you trust and people who trust you. and keep quiet if others are sleeping.
• Carry it in, carry it out – take all your rubbish with you. Stop the spread of didymo
Pick up rubbish you come across. Recycle your rubbish.
On the lookout, Tararua Forest Park.
Photo: M. Edginton and other freshwater pests
• No smoking in huts.
Freshwater pests can invade and clog
• Follow the Arms Code – always unload firearms before reaching waterways, badly affecting water quality,
a hut and never leave firearms unattended. crowding out native species and ruining the
• Dogs not allowed in huts. aesthetic value of our backcountry rivers.
• Always pay hut fees. Remember to Check, Clean, Dry all footwear, bicycles, vehicles,
• Before leaving a hut, close doors fishing equipment and other items before entering, and when
and windows securely. moving between, waterways.
• Tramping clubs and other groups To report a suspected find of didymo or any other freshwater
do regular hut maintenance work. pests call 0800 80 99 66.
Think about volunteering some For more information and cleaning guidelines go to
Hunting with Just for the kids of your time and effort. It’s a great www.biosecurity.govt.nz or www.doc.govt.nz/stopthespread
beginners • Make sure to involve all the way to meet people and you’re
• If you can, plan a trip for kids in the group sure to have fun! Kauri dieback
forecasted fine weather • Keep them warm Leave huts clean and tidy.
Kauri dieback is a soil-borne disease
Photo: J. Johnson
• Start with a single night trip and properly equipped that spreads through the movement of
• Consider flying in/out • Make the trip length contaminated soil or water. It can kill kauri
age-appropriate trees of all ages and sizes.
• Educate on all aspects
of hunting • Don’t leave out the girls! By following hygiene protocols you are helping
to stop the spread of kauri dieback.
• Make sure shoes, tyres and hunting equipment are clean and
free of dirt before and after visiting kauri forest.
• Keep away from kauri tree roots. Any movement of soil around
the roots of trees has the potential to spread the disease.
• Remove all soil from dogs’ paws and horses’ coats and hooves.
For more information or to report suspected
sightings of diseased kauri phone the kauri dieback hotline
0800 NZ Kauri (695 2874) or visit www.kauridieback.co.nz
Alpine sunset over the Thomas Range with sea mist rolling in Photo: Rob Suisted
Taking a break.
Photo: R. O’CallaghanFirearms Being visible
The use of shotguns, Hunters should wear clothing that contrasts with the
shotgun-rifle combinations, Bow hunting environment they are hunting in.
.22 calibre, and rim fire firearms minimum criteria There is no evidence that suggests deer can or cannot see any one
is prohibited on public •M
inimum Drawing Weight As a requirement of your firearms colour better than another (New Zealand Police, 2003). Deer will
conservation land unless stated 35lb (15kg) spot a hunters movement rather than the colour of their clothing.
licence, you must know and abide
otherwise. Only high powered
firearms are allowed, although • Minimum diameter the Firearms Safety Code.
hunters can apply at a DOC of two opposing blades
is 7/8 inch (22mm) 1. Treat every firearm as loaded. Check
office to use low calibre rifles
every firearm yourself. Pass or accept
such as .17 and .22 calibre rifles • Only non-barbed hunting
only an open or unloaded firearm.
with a one-off permit. arrows are permitted
2. Always point firearms in a safe
• Arrows with any poison,
Bows and crossbows explosive or other chemical
direction. Loaded or unloaded,
always point the muzzle in a safe
Only non-barbed hunting substance on or in the head direction. Beware – firearms can
arrows are permitted. Arrows
or shaft are not permitted go off unintentionally.
with any poison, explosive Wise hunters wear clothing that differs from their surroundings. Photo: Rob Suisted
or other chemical substance 3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire. Load only the
are prohibited. magazine after you reach your shooting area. Load the
Criteria for the use of bows
and crossbows on public
Crossbow
minimum criteria
chamber only when ready to shoot. Completely unload
before leaving the shooting area. Food safety
4. Identify your target beyond all doubt. Do not fire at
conservation land: •M
inimum drawing weight
movement, colour, sound or shape. They can all deceive
factor 68kg/150lb
you. Assume colour, sound and shape to be human until A condition of a DOC hunting permit is that all rubbish should
• Minimum diameter proven otherwise. be removed, and that offal and carcasses must not be left in or
of multi-bladed head 5. Check your firing zone. THINK! What may happen if you near visitor facilities (including tracks and huts) or waterways.
is 7/8 inch (22mm) miss your target? What might you hit between you and Burying animal waste is generally accepted as the best method
• Minimum length of the target or beyond? It is unsafe to shoot at the skyline. of disposal, so remember to take a small shovel.
complete arrow is 16 inch Do not fire knowing others are in your firing zone. Use
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) provides
(400mm) extra care when shooting at a moving target as your firing
information about how to keep your catch safe for eating, and
zone will change rapidly. Be aware of ricochets.
• Only non-barbed hunting the regulations on trading homekill and recreational catch.
6. Store firearms and ammunition safely. When not Check out www.nzfsa.govt.nz for more information.
arrows are permitted
in use, lock away the bolt, firearm and ammunition
• Hunting arrows must not separately. Never leave firearms in a vehicle that is
be placed into a loaded unattended. A young child must not be able to gain
crossbow under any ready access to firearms.
Hunting trips can take place in all
sorts of weather. circumstances unless 7. Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms.
Photo: Rob Suisted target is confirmed. Alcohol and drugs must never be taken before you
Crossbow must have a go shooting or while you are shooting. Do not shoot
positive mechanical safety with others who are, or have been drinking alcohol
device in working order. or taking drugs.
• Arrows with any poison, For more information log on to www.police.govt.nz
explosive or other chemical and check out ‘safe hunting practices’, and also
substance on or in the head www.mountainsafety.org.nz for information on the
or shaft are not permitted. Firearms Safety Code.
Field dressed venison and skin from whitetail deer buck. Photo: Rob SuistedBackcountry accommodation Hut categories
Basic huts/bivvies Provide very basic shelter with limited
facilities. (Free)
New Zealand has more than 900
backcountry huts and more than 80 Standard huts Provide mattresses, water supply and toilets.
backcountry campsites, offering a Wood heaters are provided in huts below the bush line.
range of facilities for accommodation. (Backcountry Hut Pass or Backcountry Hut Ticket)
Many hunters take advantage of basic
huts or bivvies which are free to stay Serviced huts provide mattresses, water supply, toilets, hand
in, some of which have a meat safe washing facilities, and heating with fuel available. They may
and/or dog kennels located away from have cooking facilities with fuel and a warden. (Backcountry
the hut. To pay for hut accommodation Hut Pass or Backcountry Hut Ticket)
you need to buy a Backcountry Hut
Backcountry Hut Passes Backcountry
Pass or Backcountry Hut Tickets from
Available for either 6 or 12 Hut Pass
your local DOC visitor centre or office. A standard hut – Crow Hut,
Ruahine Forest Park. months, these can be used for
Photo: N. Fisentzidis High above the Douglas River, on the lookout for tahr. Photo: Rob Suisted most Serviced and Standard Know the outdoor safety code:
1. Plan your trip
huts. Cost for 6 months is 2
3
. Tell someone
. Be aware of the weather
. Know your limits
$92.00 for adults (18 and over)
4
5. Take sufficient supplies
and $46.00 youth (11-17 years).
Cost for 12 months is $122.00 for adults and $61.00 for youth.
Children 0-10 years old are free.
Backcountry Hut Tickets are sold in units of $5.00 for
adults and $2.50 for youth.
Check conditions for the Backcountry Hut Pass on the DOC
website or in the Backcountry Huts brochure.
There are also recreation club lodges open for public use
throughout New Zealand with different fees and facilities.
Note: Backcountry Hut Tickets and the Backcountry Hut Pass
can not be used for lodges, cabins, New Zealand Alpine Club
(NZAC) huts or other booked accommodation.
Carrying wapiti trophies or antlers across the Glaisnock River. Photo: Rob SuistedPlan and prepare Hazards
Personal locator beacons (PLBs)
PLBs are designed mainly for trampers and hunters, so are small
Hunting locations are usually in remote areas,
enough to fit in your pocket. Once activated, the signal is picked
meaning help is far away. Hunting usually
up by satellite and/or aircraft, then the message is relayed and
Safety is your responsibility takes place off tracks and hunters can get lost
the beacon’s position calculated. PLBs use the UHF 406MHz
and injured. Know about hazards you are likely
When hunting in the New Zealand backcountry, frequency, and a PLB that is GPS
to encounter and how to deal with them.
always have warm and waterproof clothing, first equipped will cut down the time it
aid and survival kits, water and takes for you to be found.
ery steep
Planning a
trip in the
high energy food, a map and a Getting lost Keep your PLB in a place you
compass or a GPS – and know
High level
Even if you are well prepared, you can still remember and where it is easily
vigation and FREE
unbridged backcountry
NEW ZEALAND how to use them. Emergency become lost in the bush. Take note of where you accessible. Talk to your local visitor
emember—
communication equipment have walked by looking back every now and then, centre about where to rent or buy
such as a locator beacon or
yone when it’s
areas can look much different from the opposite a PLB for your next trip.
nt to help you
ow thaw. Never
er Safety.
a mountain radio is highly direction and this may help you find your way. If
recommended. Check your you feel you are completely lost then assess your Communications
local DOC visitor centre or office for the latest circumstances, you may be able to retrace your
Hypothermia can
The Mountain Radio Service (MRS) is one of the most reliable
affect anyone when
s cold, wet or
dy. Have the right
ng and equipment
ou stay warm and
steps. Keep warm, drink plenty of water, ration
Les Molloy.
information about changes to tracks, huts and forms of two-way communication in the backcountry, as cell phone
ge: Kepler Track.
w.naturespic.com.
other facilities, and to pick up Mountain Safety your food, conserve your energy, and above all coverage can be minimal.
Council brochures. else: be determined to survive.
The MRS has lightweight radios that are ideal for hunters.
If things go wrong, use the STAR Model for making decisions:
Injuries You cannot buy a mountain radio – it is a hired service. The
Accidents and injuries can happen when you least expect them. radios function in both the North and South Islands. Satellite
Stop: Take a breath, sit down and remain calm. phones can provide near global phone coverage by connecting
Make sure you have some outdoor first aid skills before you head
Think: Look around, listen, brainstorm options. off into the backcountry. Attend a first aid course, carry a first aid to orbiting satellites rather than land-based sites. Using either
Assess: Evaluate options and potential consequences. kit or read a first aid manual and carry it with you. geosynchronous or low earth orbit systems, they can almost
guarantee contact with the outside world when you are out in
Respond: Take the best alternative. You may decide to seek help if someone in your group is seriously the hills. As with PLBs and the MRS, check at the local DOC
injured. When making contact with emergency services, tell them:
Remember: Water, shelter, warmth and the will to survive visitor centre for the best place to rent a satellite phone.
are essential to your survival. • What has happened, when and where
• Details of injuries/illness Other people
• Relevant resources: clothing, equipment and experience There are likely to be other hunters and recreational users in the
Weather • Action taken and immediate plans area you are hunting. Always take extreme care to identify your
New Zealand’s weather is fast changing and unpredictable; target and consider your firing zone.
always be well prepared for all conditions. Make sure you know Hypothermia Hunters can minimise the likelihood of shooting, or being shot
about local weather patterns and natural hazards, and how to Hypothermia is a major threat. It happens when the body cannot by another hunter in a number of ways. Never shoot at shape,
deal with them. make up for heat loss due to exposure. The body goes into survival sound, movement or colour without confirming your target, and
Get the latest weather information from the Metservice: mode and shuts down non-essential functions. wear clothing that contrasts with the surrounding environment.
Ph 0900 999 + the local area code, or visit www.metservice.co.nz Unless checked, hypothermia quickly leads to When hunting in groups, stop hunting if visual contact with
loss of coordination, unconsciousness, failure a group member is lost, and do not resume hunting until visual
of breathing and circulation, and even death. contact is made.
Body heat is lost due to wet clothing, wind, cold,
There have been more than 30 deaths since 1979 where
lack of food, fatigue, injury, and anxiety. If you
hunters have accidently mistaken people for deer
think someone in your group is suffering from
(New Zealand Police, 2003).
hypothermia stop and find shelter. Get the victim
out of wet gear, into a sleeping bag and monitor Safe and smart hunting techniques can prevent further
any changes in their condition; then seek help. unnecessary deaths.
Know how to recognise symptoms and how to
Use correct river crossing techniques. Photo: MSC treat hypothermia.Best time to hunt Further information
Hunting in different seasons For further information about hunting in
While there are year-round opportunities to get out and enjoy conservation areas, check the DOC website
the outdoors, certain times of the year may influence your
hunting. Summer means warmer and more settled weather, www.doc.govt.nz/hunting
but there are also more trampers and other recreation activities
to taking place. or contact the nearest visitor centre or office.
The roar
Contacts New Zealand Food
The most popular time for deer hunting is during ‘the roar’ (or Safety Authority
rut). This is when the stags are most vocal, calling to attract the Fish & Game NZ www.nzfsa.govt.nz
attention of mates and to protect their territory. The roar lasts www.fishandgame.org.nz Metservice
around four weeks, with the middle two weeks when the stags NZ Deerstalkers’ Association www.metservice.co.nz
are most vocal. For red deer it is from the 20th of March to the www.deerstalkers.org.nz
20th of April, fallow and whitetail are later than this. As this is Mountain Safety Council
such a popular time for hunters some areas will have further www.mountainsafety.org.nz
restrictions, such as block allocations and ballots. Mountain Radio
www.mountainradio.co.nz
www.wmrs.org.nz
Remember: Because the roar is the most popular time New Zealand Police
for hunting, it’s also when most hunting accidents occur. www.police.govt.nz
Always identify your target. Land Search and Rescue NZ
www.landsar.org.nz
Locator Beacons NZ
www.beacons.org.nz
NZ Alpine Club
www.alpineclub.org.nz
Federated Mountain
Clubs of NZ
www.fmc.org.nz Meat safe, Roaring Stag Lodge,
NZ Bow Hunters Tararua Forest Park.
www.nzbowhunters.co.nz Photo: N. Fisentzidis
Roaring for stags in the evening mist. Photo: Rob Suisted Published by:
Department of Conservation
Manawatu Base
Game bird seasons 2013
Game Bird Hunting Guide
Regulations and Hunting Areas
2013
Game Bird Hunting Guide
Regulations and Hunting Areas
Private Bag 11010
Palmerston North 4442
Most game bird seasons start
NORTH ISLAND SOUTH ISLAND
New Zealand
June 2015
in May, although dates vary
depending on the species of bird, Editing and design:
Publishing Team, DOC National Office
and the Fish & Game region you
All photos, unless otherwise credited, are
are hunting in. Fish & Game’s
copyright DOC.
Game Bird Hunting Guide book This publication is produced using paper sourced from
is provided free with every game well-managed, renewable and legally logged forests.
Cover image: Trophy wapiti bull, red deer
bird hunting licence. stag cross, Fiordland National Park valley.
ESSENTIAL ADDITION wITH EvERy HuNTINg LIcENcE ESSENTIAL ADDITION WITH EVERY HUNTING LICENCE
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