News - In June, 2023

Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot is Open for Entries

Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has established a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game New Zealand cautiously welcomes recommended changes to RMA reforms

Recommended changes to the proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) are a boost to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting but questions remain over...

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Wellington Weekly Hunting Bulletin - 29 June 2023

Mark and his springer spaniel Toby are all eyes as a few pairs come in early evening (Credit Hamish Carnachan)

Posted in Hunting, weekly hunting; Tagged Hunting Weekly Hunting Report Posted 3 months ago by Default Admin

Post-Covid tourism boost as overseas anglers return to New Zealand

More than 13,500 international anglers took to the water in pursuit of New Zealand’s renowned wild trout during the recent fishing season, according to data from Fish & Game NZ.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Time running out for Kiwis to apply for financial help to support wetlands

New Zealanders are being urged to apply for funding to support wetlands on their properties.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged Fresh Water game bird Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Wellington Weekly Hunting Bulletin - 22 June 2023

Tussock happy with his public land pheasant hunt outing in Manawatu (Credit Dave Little)

Posted in Hunting, weekly hunting; Tagged Hunting Weekly Hunting Report Posted 3 months ago by Default Admin

Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Resource Management Act reforms

The proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) heralds a major challenge to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting, says Fish & Game New Zealand.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Wellington Weekly Huntin Bulletin 15 June 2023

Ollie Mitchell stoked with the efforts of dad, Derek, and big brother Alex after a quick evening outing in Wairarapa last week (Credit: Derek Mitchell)

Posted in Hunting, weekly hunting; Tagged Weekly Hunting Report Hunting Posted 4 months ago by Default Admin

Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot to Open on 27 June

Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has set up a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove