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Southland Both Barrels July 2019
We hope everyone had a great end to their waterfowl season in Southland. Birds were in good condition over the latter part of the season, perfect for the table.
- Southland
- 23/07/2019
Southland Both Barrels June 2019
PuddlesAll this wet weather has created lots of puddles for mallards. Saturated soils push the worms to the surface where ducks can dabble and pick them up with ease.
- Southland
- 18/06/2019
Southland Both Barrels May 2019
Opening weekend wrap upResults from our annual game bird harvest survey put our opening weekend harvest at 13. 8 mallards per hunter.
- Southland
- 15/05/2019
Southland Both Barrels April 2019
Season's prospectsThe extra rain we received in November and December meant our later nesting mallards fared well to have a very productive and successful breeding season.
- Southland
- 24/04/2019
Both Barrels Special Edition March 2019
Welcome to the first edition of Both Barrels for the 2019 game bird hunting season.
- Southland
- 14/03/2019
South Island Roundup - Both Barrels 2018
Nelson/MarlboroughAce game bird chef Phil Hazeldine presiding over a wild game feast.
- Southland
- 23/08/2018
Both Barrels August 2018
Both Barrels August 2018 – Special EditionAs the 2018 game bird season draws to a close, many hunters are reflecting on their success, saying it has been the best season…
- Southland
- 23/08/2018
Southland Both Barrels July 2018
Birds pairing upI am sure you've all noticed that the mallards are all pairing up and gearing for the upcoming breeding season.
- Southland
- 27/07/2018
Southland Both Barrels June 2018
Hunters back green head focusWe asked 121 game bird hunters over Opening Weekend what their thoughts were on regulations to encourage hunters to focus on 'green heads.
- Southland
- 28/06/2018
Southland Both Barrels May 2018
Opening weekend wrap-upUnfortunately the 2018 opening weekend will not go down as one of the best. In general, the number of mallards harvested was down in most areas.
- Southland
- 29/05/2018