News - Tagged with game bird

Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Labour Party’s Wildlife Act review

The proposed scrapping and replacement of the Wildlife Act signals an uncertain future for Fish & Game New Zealand and freshwater fishing and game bird hunting.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Fresh Water Posted 12 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Red tape and regulations ‘bogging down’ wetland conservation gains - Fish & Game

Current regulations are not working to maintain existing wetland areas and are hindering the creation of new wetlands, says Fish & Game New Zealand.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Hunting game bird Posted 13 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Government biodiversity policy won’t lead to a better environment

A new Government policy aimed at protecting New Zealand’s natural environment is complex and contradictory.

Posted in National; Tagged game bird Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Time running out for Kiwis to apply for financial help to support wetlands

New Zealanders are being urged to apply for funding to support wetlands on their properties.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged Fresh Water game bird Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Hunting Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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!

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 6 months ago by Eastern

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 7 months ago by Eastern

Await, Kaituna Access Delayed Due to Weather

FOR AWAITI & KAITUNA WMR’S ONLY

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Hunting Posted 7 months 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 8 months 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 20 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 20 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 3 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 3 years ago by Eastern

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