Hunting News & Events
Eastern
Fish & Game officers seize eight shotguns in Bay of Plenty
Fish & Game officers have taken a hard line on hunting offences at the opening of the new game bird season near Whakatane – seizing eight shotguns worth a total…
- Eastern
- 9/05/2018
‘Good hunting ahead’ says Fish & Game
Fish & Game Eastern staff are confident that some good hunting lies ahead for hunters with “plenty of birds around.
- Eastern
- 8/05/2018
Epro outlines 1080 pest control plans
Taupo company Epro has outlined plans for 1080 pest control in Kaingaroa, Whirinaki, Paengaroa and other forests.
- Eastern
- 17/04/2018
Game bird hunting licences now on sale
A good duck breeding season in many parts of the country is holding the promise of a good hunting season as game bird hunting licences go on sale today.
- Eastern
- 15/03/2018
‘Biggest ever’ duck banding tally bodes well for game bird season
Duck hunters will have no shortage of birds to target when the new game bird season kicks off in May (Saturday May 5) – going by the latest Fish &…
- Eastern
- 15/02/2018
Fish & Game says public can help combat deadly bird disease
Fish & Game in Rotorua is appealing for the public’s help in dealing with any further cases of avian botulism – after receiving a report of the deadly waterfowl disease.
- Eastern
- 30/01/2018
Hunters praised for sticking to rules
Fish & Game officers have applauded hunters in the Eastern Fish & Game Region for “sticking to the rules” as the new game bird season opened.
- Eastern
- 9/05/2017
Hunters warned of central North Island lake closure
Fish & Game is advising game bird hunters and others of a temporary closure of Lake Aniwhenua to recreational boats and kayaks.
- Eastern
- 4/05/2017
Balloted Wetlands Gate Restrictions - 2017 Game Bird Season
Hunters entering the wetlands listed below and other Fish & Game-managed wetlands require both a game bird hunting licence and a hunting permit issued by Fish & Game.
- Eastern
- 3/05/2017
Eastern Region 2017 Game Bird Season Newsletter
Eastern Region’s newsletter for the coming game bird season is out! Licenceholders should have received it by email but others can read or download it below.
- Eastern
- 28/04/2017