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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels July 2019

In our recent phone survey of game bird hunters remarkably few took advantage of the extended season for paradise shelduck and swan, (which finished June 23rd), and only the hardy…

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 23/07/2019
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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels June 2019

For many of us who live for waterfowl hunting, the inquisition now begins.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 18/06/2019
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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels May 2019

Opening weekend wrap upIt didn’t matter where you were this opening, fog was an issue, be it Whitianga, Waikare, Hamilton or Kaipara.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 15/05/2019
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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels April 2019

‘Great' breeding seasonThe countdown till opening weekend is nearly over. Top right: Relaxing after a successful hunt in Tokora.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 24/04/2019
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Both Barrels Special Edition March 2019

Welcome to the first edition of Both Barrels for the 2019 game bird hunting season.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 14/03/2019
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North Island Roundup - Both Barrels 2018

NorthlandClaire Heyns, NorthTec Practicum student, helping with shoveler counts.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 23/08/2018
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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels July 2018

Your views count!Each Opening Weekend, and every two weeks after that, this region runs a phone survey of randomly selected hunters to monitor their success.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 27/07/2018
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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels June 2018

'All go' for parries, pooks, pheasants and quailThe 2018 Auckland/Waikato Region dabbling duck season is already consigned to history.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 28/06/2018
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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels May 2018

Opening weekend saw blue skies and hardly a breath of wind for many.

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 29/05/2018
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Auckland/Waikato Both Barrels April 2018

Looking around the Waikato, Hauraki Plains and Rodney districts, lots of groups of ducks seem to be tucked up in many likely spots, both tidal on the mud, or on…

  • Auckland/Waikato
  • 27/04/2018
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