Game bird hunting in Northland

Planting day invitation

There were no planting days organised for 2022. Northland Fish and Game will advertise the dates for planting days in 2023.

If you’re interested in coming along please RSVP to northland@fishandgame.org.nz, PH: 0212227920

You will need to bring boots, spade, warm clothing and a drink bottle. 

Northland Special Paradise Shelduck Open Season

18 - 26 February 2023

Hunters who have purchased a 2022/23 game bird licence can hunt over this period.

Day licences are also available to be purchased from our Whangarei office, sport shops or click on the link below. 

Purchase Licence

2023 Game Bird Season

6th May to 27 August 2023

Hunters who have purchased a 2023 game bird licence can hunt over this period.

Day Licences will be available from 15th May 2023.

Licences are also available to be purchased from our Whangarei office, sport shops or click on the link below. 

PURCHASE LICENCE

Take a Mate Hunting

2022/23 game bird licence holders can take a mate hunting who has NOT purchased a game bird licence or a previous mate's licence within the last THREE years. Hunting for the "mate" will be permitted on Opening Weekend ONLY for $4.00 which is the cost of the habitat stamp. Licence must be purchased through the Northland Fish & Game office in Whangarei or email: northland@fishandgame.org.nz 

This is a great opportunity to introduce your friend, spouse, son or daughter to game bird hunting. 

A reminder that once you're out there hunting, if you harvest a banded duck, please send us the details using our form.

Fish & Game's game bird hunting licences are valid for use throughout New Zealand (except in the Chatham Islands).

Your licence is a permit to hunt for game birds in accordance with the regulations governing the Fish & Game New Zealand region in which you are hunting. It does not grant or imply any right of access over land. If you want to walk over private land, please first get the permission of the land occupier.

You must buy and sign your licence before you go hunting. You must then have your licence with you whenever you are hunting or carrying assembled hunting gear.

Licences are not upgradable, exchangeable or refundable.

Report lost or stolen licences to your local Fish and Game office and they'll issue you with a replacement.

You can view more information on game bird hunting licence categories, terms and conditions and hunting licence FAQs below.