Hunting News & Events

Poisoned ducks discovered in Glen Eden

The shocking discovery of eight mallard ducks that had been poisoned in a public park has prompted a warning for pet owners from Auckland Waikato Fish & Game.

Auckland/Waikato
13/07/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Getting the most out of your gun dog-Part 3 How to approach the first hunting season

So now your pup is six months old, the game bird season is only a month off and you’re keen to get into it.

16/06/2020
Richie Cosgrove

BB CSI 1 Ralph Bullock L Neville Alexander with Rooster the labrador hunting at Wainon Reserve on Sunday credit R Adams 1

Duck hunters get to maximise their chances with a shortest day hunt this weekend

Duck hunters get to maximise their chances with a shortest day hunt Game bird hunters are being advised to take the opportunity that the shortest day offers for maximise their hunting…

15/06/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Duck hunters in Hawke’s Bay set for a great closing weekend hunt

Hawke’s Bay Fish and Game encourage hunters to get out for the final weekend of the waterfowl season.

Hawke's Bay
15/06/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Hunters have opening day success

New Zealand was a hive of activity in the early hours today as thousands of hunters headed out before dawn to start the 2020 game bird hunting season.

23/05/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Getting the most out of your gundog - Part 2: Bring home your pup home and how to start training

So, you’ve found someone with a suitable litter of pups, watched them grow to 8 weeks of age, and now they’re ready for you to bring your one home.

13/05/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Game On... Date confirmed for the 2020 duck hunting season

23rd of May will be opening day, marking the start of the 2020 game bird season following today’s announcement of the move to Alert Level 2.

11/05/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Hunters praised for following the rules

Game bird hunters throughout the country followed the rules last weekend on what would have been the traditional start to the game bird hunting season.