Game bird hunting in the Eastern Region
Some of New Zealand's best pheasant and quail hunting is found in this region.
See the latest Eastern Region Hunting news below or use the menu links to the left for more information.
If you harvest a banded duck, please phone 0800 434 742, with the hunter's details, bands details and date and location the bird was shot. Or click on the link below to complete the duck band form and email it, or post to Private Bag 3010, Rotorua 3046.
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Eastern Hunting Spots
In this section:
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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Eastern Hunting Regulations
Game Bird Hunting Regulations and Guides are updated annually. Please be aware at all times of local and national regulations to...
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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 2021
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! If you've successfully harvested a duck with a band on...
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Where to Hunt Game Birds
This page has game bird hunting locations and access information for spots across the Eastern Region. You can download hunting access...
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Eastern Hunting Ballot Information
Eastern Fish & Game holds annual ballots for hunting sites in the region's wetlands. Click here[/assets/Uploads/Stand-Holder-Maintenance-Period-updated-April-2019.docx]to view the gates which will...
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Getting Started
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 FAQ
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
If you would like to add or update the details of your club, please*email us*.[mailto:eastern@fishandgame.org.nz] *Western Bay of...
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Hunting News & Events
Here's what you need to know for the new Game Season. For a start, here are some key dates and checklists...
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