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Game Bird Hunting Opening Weekend
More than 65,000 New Zealanders are believed to have turned out for the opening morning of the game bird season with low cloud, a bit of wind, and in some...
Cracking season on the cards as Opening Weekend looms
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Junior Hunt Opportunity – Waewaetutuki
Want to take your son or daughter, or the neighbour’s kid, to a great wetland to hunt ducks? Let us know!
Regional council must act on deadly botulism outbreaks
An outbreak of avian botulism in Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland that has killed thousands of waterfowl including some rare indigenous species is yet another wake-up call for urgent action, says Fish...
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Aniwhenua Levels Lowered
Pioneer Energy Ltd on behalf of Southern Generation Limited Partnership have advise that the water level of Lake Aniwhenua will be lowered by up to two metres below its normal...
Await, Kaituna Access Delayed Due to Weather
FOR AWAITI & KAITUNA WMR’S ONLY
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Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2023 Announced
A photo of a Californian quail strutting along a fence line is the image that will adorn the 2023 Game Bird Habitat Stamp.
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Secrets for Setting Decoys
Waterfowlers, watch this video for tips on how to set decoys for successful hunting.
Stunning weather greeted around 50,000 game bird hunters around the country this morning.
While the sunshine and light winds across the country might have been in the duck's favour, it didn't stop hunters from celebrating the traditional first Saturday in May, the Opening...
Police call for submissions on new rules for Clubs and Ranges
The New Zealand Police are calling for submissions on how gun clubs and ranges operate.
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Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2022 announced
A photo of a pheasant gliding into land by Tauranga’s Jeanette Nee is the image that will adorn the 2022 Game Bird Habitat Stamp.
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Manchurian wild rice could trick you
Duck hunting gets you out along the waterways and in among some of the plants that like wet feet.
Quacker of a morning greets duck hunters
The weather conditions were in the duck's favour as the sun rose on the 2021 game bird season around the country.
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Notice of Ramp Closures in the Eastern Region
The Hamurana boat ramp, Lake Rotorua will be closed for works for about three weeks from the 10th of May.
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Only one day to go till the 2021 game bird season
Around 45,000 kiwis will be counting down the hours on Friday to the start of the 2021 duck hunting season on Saturday.
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Balloted Wetlands Gate Restrictions 2021 Hunting Season
Hunters entering the below and other Fish & Game managed wetlands require both a game bird hunting licence and a hunting permit issued by Fish & Game/ DOC.
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Pioneer Energy to Lower Lake Aniwhenua
Pioneer Energy Ltd on behalf of Southern Generation LimitedPartnership have advised that the water level of LakeAniwhenua will be lowered by up to two metres below itsnormal minimum operating level...
Waewaetutuki – Junior Hunt Opportunity
As promoted in the special edition Fish & Game magazine, Eastern Region are offering junior licence holders the chance to go into a draw to win one of eight slots...
Ballot Holders Gate Restrictions 2021 Season
Ballot Holders MAINTENANCE PERIOD
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Endangered Eels find refuge in hunter-created wetlands
Southland Fish and Game research has revealed just how important hunter-created wetlands are for our native fish species.
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