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Freshwater reforms a significant step forward

The Government's policy announced today is a significant step forward in reducing pollution in our rural and our urban waterways caused by intensive farming and through council's neglect.

Posted in Environment, National; Posted 2 days ago by Brian Anderton

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 7 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Alligator weed alert for Manawatu hunters

Horizons Regional Council urges duck shooters this weekend to report any sightings of one of the world’s worst pest plants, Alligator Weed, in the Manawatū River or nearby ponds.

Posted 8 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Canterbury Anglers get Covid-19 bonus

Anglers in North Canterbury who have spent the last seven weeks in various forms of lockdown are now able to fish selected lakes and rivers that would be normally closed...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 15 days ago by 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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 17 days ago by 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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 19 days ago by 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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 26 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

No duck hunting this weekend

Duck hunters are reminded that this weekend is not the start of the annual game bird season.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 30 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Game bird season opening confirmed

The Government have announced that the game bird season is delayed. However, we are pleased to announce we will have a game bird season under Alert Level 2 with the...

Posted in Hunting; Posted 37 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Hunting is a safe activity

The New Zealand outdoors offers fantastic hunting opportunities. Over 195,000 hunters recreate in New Zealand each year and Fish & Game New Zealand and the Game Animal Council say that...

Posted in National, Hunting; Posted 42 days ago by Brian Anderton

South Island salmon harvest survey to start

South Island salmon anglers are being asked for their help in the first east coast wide salmon harvest survey.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 43 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Getting the most out of your gundog - 9 April 2020

Choosing a Breed

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 51 days ago

Glenariffe Stream fencing project underway

Fish & Game are still actively working to ensure the habitat for our game birds and sports fish are protected.

Posted in Fishing, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 53 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Mallards explore the South Pacific

Two intrepid New Zealand mallard ducks have turned up on the small New Caledonian island of Lifou.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Conservation Posted 54 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 20th March 2020

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report, well a lot has changed in a week.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 19-03-2020

If you are heading to the canals this weekend and hope to catch a salmon, I suggest you try the Tekapo Canal around the Stilling Basin and salmon farms.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove