News - By Cosgrove, Richie

Precautionary Closure to Upper Tekapo Canal Trout Fishery

Angler concern over the sustainability of one of the world’s best “trophy” trout fisheries will lead to a precautionary closure during the 2021 winter fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Fishing Posted 11 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Chef wows game bird hunters with pukeko

The often-maligned pukeko was the culinary champion at the annual Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game, game bird food night at Club Waimea on Sunday night.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird stamp Paradise Shelduck Posted 13 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Licence photo competition winner announced

A stunning late afternoon photo of a boy and his uncle fishing has won the inaugural Fish & Game NZ Fishing Licence photo competition.

Posted in National; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 13 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Getting the most out of your gun dog: Part 5 Taking your dog skills to higher level

In this final article I’ll discuss a couple of skills which you would find useful in the field and which could often be the difference between retrieving or losing a bird.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 14 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Tekapo trout tagging project underway

Hundreds of Lake Tekapo trout have been relocated by Central South Island Fish & Game recently and most of them have a new important “accessory” on them.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 19 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Environmental Officer for Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game

Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game are looking for an Part-time Environmental Officer.

Posted in Council; Posted 24 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Getting the most out of your gun dog: Part 4 Hunting and training through the first couple of season

If you’ve taken full advantage of the game bird hunting season and hunted with your pup in a variety of situations you’ll realise what a great asset a well-trained gun...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 32 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 34 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish release for July School Holidays in Christchurch

Are you looking for an outdoor activity for your kids these school holidays? Why not try fishing?

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 44 days ago by 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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 2 months ago by 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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Canal trout research underway

A joint project between Meridian, NIWA and Central South Island Fish & Game is underway on the hydro canals near Twizel.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Councils unite to turn the tide for sea-run salmon

The most significant change ever to the way sea-run salmon are managed in New Zealand has been proposed, to help rebuild the South Island’s East Coast wild sea-run salmon populations.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by 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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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.