Archive: May, 2022

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Wellington Game Bird Hunting Bulletin - 2nd June 2022

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June 2, 2022

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Corina Jordan lands ‘dream’ role as New Zealand Fish and Game Council chief executive

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New Zealand Fish and Game Council has appointed Corina Jordan to the position of chief executive.

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Wellington Game Bird Hunting Bulletin - 26th May 2022

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May 26, 2022

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2022 Otago upland game bird season opens on May 29

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Upland game bird hunters will be anxiously awaiting the start of the 2022 Otago season after mixed reports about the California quail population.

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Plenty of birds left for the rest of duck season

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Hunters shot slightly fewer birds and spent less time in the maimai on opening weekend of the game bird season in Otago this year.

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Secrets for Setting Decoys

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Waterfowlers, watch this video for tips on how to set decoys for successful hunting.

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Wellington Game Bird Hunting Bulletin - 19th May 2022

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May 19, 2022

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Wellington Game Bird Hunting Bulletin - 12th May 2022

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May 19, 2022

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Stunning weather greeted around 50,000 game bird hunters around the country this morning.

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While the sunshine and light winds across the country might have been in the duck's favour, it didn't stop hunters from celebrating the traditional first Saturday in May, the Opening...

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Harvest time for free-range food from the sky

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The annual duck-hunting season to harvest free-range food from the sky starts on Saturday, May 7, Otago Fish & Game says.

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Wellington Game Bird Hunting Bulletin - 4th May 2022

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May 4, 2022

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