News - In category Hunting

Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Labour Party’s Wildlife Act review

The proposed scrapping and replacement of the Wildlife Act signals an uncertain future for Fish & Game New Zealand and freshwater fishing and game bird hunting.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Fresh Water Posted 13 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Game bird hunting regulations review

As part of the North Canterbury Fish and Game Councils’ annual game bird regulation review, we are seeking feedback from licence holders.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 20 days 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

Game Bird Hunting Opening Weekend

More than 65,000 New Zealanders are believed to have turned out for the opening morning of the game bird season with low cloud, a bit of wind, and in some...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Hunting Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Cracking season on the cards as Opening Weekend looms

Posted in Hunting; Tagged Hunting Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Regional council must act on deadly botulism outbreaks

An outbreak of avian botulism in Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland that has killed thousands of waterfowl including some rare indigenous species is yet another wake-up call for urgent action, says Fish...

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 6 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

CSI Managed Wetlands hunting ballots now open

The opportunity to access some of the best public land areas for game bird hunting in New Zealand starts today.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged Paradise Shelduck game bird Posted 8 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2023 Announced

A photo of a Californian quail strutting along a fence line is the image that will adorn the 2023 Game Bird Habitat Stamp.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 8 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Review of North Canterbury game bird hunting regulations

The North Canterbury Fish and Game Council is holding its regular review of the game bird hunting regulations.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Hunting Paradise Shelduck Posted 12 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Secrets for Setting Decoys

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

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Paradise Shelduck Posted 17 months ago by Bruce Quirey

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

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...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 17 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Police call for submissions on new rules for Clubs and Ranges

The New Zealand Police are calling for submissions on how gun clubs and ranges operate.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 18 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2022 announced

A photo of a pheasant gliding into land by Tauranga’s Jeanette Nee is the image that will adorn the 2022 Game Bird Habitat Stamp.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 20 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Manchurian wild rice could trick you

Duck hunting gets you out along the waterways and in among some of the plants that like wet feet.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged game bird Conservation Posted 20 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Quacker of a morning greets duck hunters

The weather conditions were in the duck's favour as the sun rose on the 2021 game bird season around the country.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Only one day to go till the 2021 game bird season

Around 45,000 kiwis will be counting down the hours on Friday to the start of the 2021 duck hunting season on Saturday.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Endangered Eels find refuge in hunter-created wetlands

Southland Fish and Game research has revealed just how important hunter-created wetlands are for our native fish species.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water game bird Posted 3 years 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 3 years 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 3 years 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...