Game Bird Hunting in the Auckland / Waikato Region
The Waikato / Hauraki area is known as the country's ‘Duck Factory.’
Those living in the Auckland/Waikato region have ready access to the best waterfowl hunting in the country – most of it within an hour’s drive of Auckland City.
While the maps online here represent the most comprehensive guide ever published to hunting in the Waikato, there just isn’t room to list every hot spot. By exploring and asking other hunters, whitebaiters, eelers, landowners, sports shop employees and others who get out into the country you’ll latch onto other possies and build up a comprehensive knowledge of your chosen area.
Upcoming events
- King Country Special Paradise Shelduck Season
- Northern Area Special Paradise Shelduck Season - 19th & 20th February 2022
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Maps
Auckland/Waikato Hunting Spots
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Game Bird Season
maimai licence You must carry your licence with you when hunting and present it if requested to by a Fish...
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Overseas Visitors
Hunting for upland game birds and for waterfowl takes place all over New Zealand. Licences Every person who wants to go game...
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Local Hunting Regulations
Gamebird Hunting Regulations and Guides are updated annually. Please be aware at all times of local and national regulations to ensure...
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New Zealand Game Bird Species
New Zealand is home to a range of game birds, each with their own particular characteristics and preferences. Early European settlers...
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Banding Together 2020
Return your duck band details to win state of the art hunting stuff! BT XD Pond Shot2 Send in your...
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Send in Your Duck Band Details
Please send your band details only - keep your band! 1 Close up of a duck band4. If you've...
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Where to Hunt Game Birds
Finding somewhere to hunt can be daunting, particularly for newcomers to the sport. Game birds have an extensive range - they...
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Hunting Locations & Access
*Please select below to view information* Take a Mate Hunting Licence[/auckland/game-bird-hunting-in-new-zealand/hunting-locations-and-access/takeamate/] General Authority Permit[/auckland/game-bird-hunting-in-new-zealand/hunting-locations-and-access/gapermit/] DoC Permit[/auckland/game-bird-hunting-in-new-zealand/hunting-locations-and-access/gapermit-2/] Ballot List Request[/auckland/game-bird-hunting-in-new-zealand/hunting-locations-and-access/ballotlistrequest/] Forest Permit[/auckland/game-bird-hunting-in-new-zealand/hunting-locations-and-access/forestspermits/] Since waterfowl hunting began in...
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Getting started in game bird hunting
Hunting encourages a variety of activities and the development of values that are important to New Zealanders. Hunters are responsible...
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Hunting Tips & Info
This section has updates on research undertaken by Fish & Game, as well as advice and tips for those wanting...
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Hunting FAQs
BB2csiJULY2017 A ballot winners view Wainono Reserve 2 Our Hunting FAQs cover the answers to our most frequently asked questions...
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Hunting Clubs
ClubContactE-mail / Phone EPCM Fish & Game Assoc Bill Gordon - Secretary wjgordon@xtra.co.nz[mailto:wjgordon@xtra.co.nz] ...
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Hunting News & Events
Keep up with the latest news and events here. *King Country Special Paradise Shelduck Season[#King] Northern Area Special Paradise Shelduck Season[#Northern] Invitation...
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