News - Tagged with game bird

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...

Posted in Fishing, Hunting; Tagged Fishing game bird Hunting Posted 34 days ago by Eastern

Await, Kaituna Access Delayed Due to Weather

FOR AWAITI & KAITUNA WMR’S ONLY

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Hunting Posted 36 days ago by Eastern

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 47 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Secrets for Setting Decoys

Waterfowlers, watch this video for tips on how to set decoys for successful hunting.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 10 months ago by Bruce Quirey

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...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 11 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 12 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 14 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged game bird Conservation Posted 14 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 23 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Fishing, Hunting; Tagged Fishing game bird Posted 23 months ago by Eastern

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 23 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 24 months ago by Eastern

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...

Posted in Hunting, Fishing; Tagged Fishing game bird Posted 2 years ago by Eastern

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...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 2 years ago by Eastern

Stunning photo helps save wetlands

Marlborough photographer Matt Winter’s stunning photo of a New Zealand shoveler duck lifting off the water has won the 2021 Game bird habitat stamp photo competition.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged game bird stamp Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Huge Boost for Wetland Restoration

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Council Meeting game bird Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Takitakitoa wetland impresses trustees

“The best bang for your buck” is how Game Bird Habitat Trust Chairperson Andy Tannock described Takitakitoa Wetland on Saturday morning.

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation game bird stamp Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water game bird Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Chef wows game bird hunters with pukeko

The often-maligned pukeko was the culinary champion at the annual Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game, game bird food night at Club Waimea on Sunday night.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird stamp Paradise Shelduck Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Getting the most out of your gun dog: Part 5 Taking your dog skills to higher level

In this final article I’ll discuss a couple of skills which you would find useful in the field and which could often be the difference between retrieving or losing a bird.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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