Fish & Game is working on providing hunting opportunities for Kiwis who have mobility impairments and limitations. Following is a list of sites identified that could be suitable. If you’re interested in hunting any of these spots, please contact the region (selecting the region's name in table below) to discuss in more detail your access requirements.
Eastern |
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| Site Name |
Kaituna Wildilfe Reserve |
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| Site Location | Te Puke | |
| Wheelchair Access | Yes | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes | |
| Site description and Notes | Dedicate wheelchair access maimai. | |
Wellington |
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| Site Name |
Barrage Gates |
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| Site Location | Lake Wairarapa | |
| Wheelchair Access | Yes* | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes | |
| Site description and Notes | After Opening Weekend; assistance and/or retriever required. | |
CSI |
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| Site Name |
Wainono Lagoon |
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| Site Location | East of Waimate | |
| Wheelchair Access | From edge of lagoon (Opening Weekend hunting restricted to balloted stands) | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes | |
| Site description and Notes | Hunting from the edge of lagoon only after Opening Weekend - Opening Weekend hunting restricted to balloted stands. | |
Otago |
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| Site Name |
Takitakitoa Wetland |
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| Site Location | Around 40 minutes’ drive south of Dunedin | |
| Wheelchair Access | Not yet | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Minor mods require | |
| Site description and Notes | Two sites potentially available. |
* Likely requires assistance with access and/or netting.