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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 March 2023

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Default Admin

Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for March 30 2023

CSI Fish & Game Ranger Hamish Stevens was on duty at the canals on Wednesday, undertaking licence and compliance checks and our Canal Angler Survey.

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

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 March 2023

Cool air temperatures with a dusting of snow throughout the week ensured the water temperature has remained low with heavy rainfall discolouring and raising most rivers in the region.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Default Admin

New leadership appointed for the Central South Island Fish and Game Council

The Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSIFG) announces the appointments of its new Chief Executive, Steve McKnight and Council Chair, Linn Koevoet.

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation Posted 2 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 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 March 2023

With multiple snow dustings over the Central Otago hills the change of season is truly being felt.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Default Admin

Dad shows how it’s done in Clutha fishing competition

One boy would fish every day if given the chance. The elder brother doesn’t always like fishing. And dad just showed them how it’s done.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 March 2023

Cooler overnight lows and shorter days are bringing on the mayfly hatches, while rain showers through the week provided a welcome refresh for many low rivers.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 months ago by Default Admin

Mai-mai ballot aimed at next generation of hunters

Junior and novice hunters in Otago are being offered a chance at exclusive access to mai-mais and duck ponds for the opening of the 2023 game bird season.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Hunting Posted 3 months ago by Bruce Quirey