It remains the position of the new zealand guided hunting industry comprising the new zealand professional hunting guides association nzphga and the new zealand association of game estates nzage is that of support for our governments initiatives for the health and safety of ourselves, our communities and our clients. The duck hunting in southland and otago was a lot better than it was in the north island where they had to pay the same price, he said. Official opening of duck shooting season this weekend. Sep 20, 2016 march brings the start of the main new zealand hunting season in the south island. The game animal council and the new zealand deerstalkers association are urging all hunters to. Based at lake coleridge in the iconic rakaia valley in the centre of new zealands south island high country, our base is located only 1 hour, 15 minutes drive from christchurch international airport, we are located in the heart of new zealands prime mountain hunting country. It does not grant or imply any right of access over land.
He has a super soft mouth, retrieving wounded birds to hand, a. New zealand trophy hunting ltd offers its clients superb new zealand hunting safaris including deer hunting, chamois hunting, tahr hunting, pig hunting and many other game animals available in the new zealand backcountry and alpine areas. Duck hunting in new zealand is from comfortable maimais duck blinds on land or water, usually 23 hunters per blind. March brings the start of the main new zealand hunting season in the south island. When i contacted ramsey russell at about a trip to new zealand hunting ducks he asked what specifically did i want to hunt. This website helps visitors connect with providers of great new zealand tourism experiences. Nz hunter magazine is the premier resource for everything hunting in new zealand.
Our guiding season is influenced by the period that the red stags are in hard antler and the condition of the tahr and chamois capes. Almost half of injuries occur during opening weekend of duck. Duck hunting in new zealand nzhistory, new zealand history. The government has thrown a huge spanner in the works for the 2020 duck shooting season, showing that no kiwi sport or other legitimate. Victorias duck hunting season a risk to breeding populations. In waikato the season was reduced to one month from may 1 to. I have created this website as a way for me the share my passion for duck hunting new zealand. New zealand huntable waterfowl species zane mirfin. Duck hunting australia is a company based on the sport of duck shooting which is fully equipped to help. Game bird hunting is one of the great social recreational sports in new zealand, great for exercise and spending time outdoors with friends and family. We have few species of ducks, geese and swans, and most are fair game to shoot in the bird game season, watch. The hunting fever is on the high so grab your hunting gear along with your gun and go for a duck hunting in this duck hunting season 2015.
Over 30 years experience and big game hunting on your guides own ranch makes doughboy hunting lodge the most exclusive and best hunting outfitter new zealand has to offer. Hunting on our own private ranch or the thousands of acres of free and wild area for tahr and chamois. Almost half of injuries occur during opening weekend of duck hunting season. This has lead to a variety of different regulations and laws as well as different fees, charges and licence requirements. With the exception of game bird hunting, new zealand has no regulated hunting season, we can hunt 365 days of the year. The combination of new zealands liberal bag limits and our experienced guides will ensure you of a quality waterfowl hunt. Kiwi vs aussie banter was all i needed to feel right at home. The minor modifications to the 2015 season wont make a difference, because they are still allowing a freeforall on the opening day of the season. A hunt in new zealand is easy to plan, and it is a safe and welcoming country.
He checks out some guns in hunting and fishing as he gears up for the latest season of. European settlers introduced more than 20 species of game birds to new zealand, but not all survived. Hunting with us will give you access to world class red stag, tahr, chamois, fallow. Duck hunting is a big sport in new zealand and the limit bag is very big compared with many places in the world. The duck shooting season opens in the first weekend of may and runs for 3. Through the support of this sportsman constituency, du has been able to conserve more than million acres of habitat across north america. New zealand red stag hunting trips south pacific safaris. New zealand duck hunting season runs may through july and coincides with prime hunting for many big game species. My response was that id not yet hunted paradise shelduck and anything else was a bonus. Opening weekend in north canterbury 8 shooters clear and calm conditions 195 mallards 117 paradise ducks 9 geese 5 quail 11 pukes 2 magpies 1 rabbit and 1 possum one great weekend. Victorias duck hunting season a risk to breeding populations, experts warn this article is more than 1 year old. Hunting is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity in new zealand with numerous books and magazines published on the topic. Red stag hunting in new zealand with south pacific safaris is a great trophy hunting adventure and with constant top 10 world class red stags being harvested each year proves we are the new zealand hunting outfitters to hunt with.
It is not intended to give any assurance that any particular provider meets certain quality standards or legal obligations. Under sections 15 and 16 of the wildlife act 1953, the minister of conservation declares an open season for game in the fish and game regions from 5 may 2018 to 3 may 2019 inclusive, subject to the conditions specified in the first and second schedules of this notice. There are 6 species of huntable waterfowl in new zealand. The official start day of the duck hunting season is may 7 this year. Last year a 16yearold was killed while duck hunting near. Gary girvan is one such hunter and his book outlines how to be a successful duck. Lets stay home for four weeks then we can get outdoors and back into angling and hunting.
He checks out some guns in hunting and fishing as he gears up for the latest season of duck. Duck hunting guides provide private hunts for new zealand waterfowl, including the beautiful paradise duck, endemic to new zealand, plus new zealand grey, mallard and. It is not intended to give any assurance that any particular provider meets. Duck hunting australia melbourne, victoria, australia. As it starts to cool down in the evenings and mornings we are starting to same the game animals moving, with the red stags now getting ready to start the rut the roar within the next 2 weeks. The following information provides a snapshot of whats required to hunt in each state of australia.
Duck hunting australia, melbourne, victoria, australia. Speed shooters paradise duck hunting nz video dailymotion. The covid19 lockdown means the roar is off, but there are no plans to cancel duck hunting season. Waterfowl hunting also called wildfowling or waterfowl shooting in the uk is the practice of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport many types of ducks and geese share the same habitat, have overlapping or identical hunting seasons, and are hunted using the same methods. I think i will be doing a bit of duck hunting down in southland midjune,will call in on some friends and they are always going out to shoot as they live on a farm with many ponds.
As unlike most countries, new zealand has no government imposed hunting seasons for big game hunting. Special paradise duck hunting season opens early nz herald. Duck hunting in new zealand nzhistory, new zealand. He works tirelessly over the duck hunting season, retrieving on the local rivers and picking up on a huge pond. Duck hunting season is a game where you hunt ducks with differently powered guns, shot guns and sniper rifles, make sure as you an ace shooter, so kill all the birds before they escape. We have few species of ducks, geese and swans, and most are fair game to. New zealands only native mammal is a bat, so european settlers introduced several hunting species specifically for sport. Duck shooting in three different locations northland, new zealand. As soon as practicable after the notice for each season is approved by the minister of conservation, the nz council is required to publish the notice in the new zealand gazette.
For the duck hunting trip of a lifetime, make riverview lodge your first choice destination in new zealand. Duck season is a great excuse to look at your shotgun and see if it duck hunting gear, gear, hunting, specialist gear how to quickly refurbish your duck decoys to premium level photo realistic duck decoys. Duck hunting opening 2015, new zealand watch in 1080p. Beautiful vistas and a large selection of game to hunt await the hunter visiting new zealand.
Under sections 15 and 16 of the wildlife act 1953, the minister of conservation declares an open season for game in the fish and game regions from 6 may 2017 to 4 may 2018 inclusive, subject to the conditions specified in the first and second schedules of this notice. A person may hunt or kill game of the family anatidae waterfowl during the open. Apr 15, 2015 the duck hunting in southland and otago was a lot better than it was in the north island where they had to pay the same price, he said. Quality and professionalism we are proud members of the new zealand professional hunting guides association your assurance of quality.
The content on this page was created by chris jolly outdoors hunting wilderness experience. Nz hunter adventures extreme hunting tv series airs on choice tv every wednesday night at 9. Start of the hunting season in new zealand new zealand. New zealand professional hunting guides association.
As youre probably aware, new zealands seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. There will posts on things outdoors, including four wheel driving, fresh and salt water fishing and of course duck hunting my online alias parriehunter came about from my very first opening weekend where my father and i had a very good hunt on paradise duck s. Maori hunted native paradise shelducks and grey ducks for meat and feathers, especially in late summer when the birds were fat from feeding. Our lodge and hunting area is in the heart of new zealands south island prime mountain hunting country. Connor years opening morning may 2015 hunting with his 20 gauge photo from connor. Our big game hunting starts in february and finishes in august. Thus it is possible to take different species of waterfowl in the same outing. New zealand free range hunting james cagneys new zealand. In the absence of natural predators, these animals flourished. James cagneys new zealand hunting adventures james. Open season for game in fish and game regions 2015gs875.
Open season for game in fish and game regions 2017gs652. Contemporary duck hunters also use nontoxic shot it used to be lead, as hunter gary girvan explains in his book duck hunting in new zealand david bateman, 2007. New zealand game bird habitat stamp regulations 1993. Nz hunter adventures the home of extreme hunting adventure. Duck hunting season begins, accidents already newshub. Whether you are a seasoned international hunter or just looking for your first international hunting experience, this south pacific nation is an ideal destination. The new zealand hunts association, the governing body of hunting in new zealand, has a list of hunting events across the country for the 2015 season on their website nz. He has a super soft mouth, retrieving wounded birds to hand, a strong swimmer and is always enthusiastic to go hunting.
Australia duck hunting is a continuation of unchartered waterfowling adventures provided exclusively by, and like many of our other offthebeatenpath destinations, duck hunting in australia provides an immersive experience for only guests per session in a laid back, highlyinterpersonal atmosphere guidestaff comfortably feels more like falling in among longlost friends. Unlike most other developed countries with a hunting tradition, there are no baglimits or seasons for hunting large game in new zealand. Most duck hunters only shoot on opening day, but the dedicated hunt throughout the autumn season. Hunts are conducted on our private family ranch situated in a fertile valley in the central south island of new zealand. Waterfowl hunting gary herberts new zealand hunting. Jan 15, 2019 victorias duck hunting season a risk to breeding populations, experts warn this article is more than 1 year old. Duck hunting season is a game where you hunt ducks with differently powered guns, shot guns and sniper rifles, make sure as you. There are 28 hunts in new zealand, each with their own pack of hounds, operating under the rules and regulations of the new zealand hunts association. Visiting new zealand is like stepping back in time. Duck shooting season kicks off with a bang nz herald.
Welcome to wilderness quest new zealand you will find the finest of new zealand trophy hunting located on the wild and beautiful west coast of the south island of new zealand. Government cancels duck hunting season act new zealand. Duck hunting new zealand, fishing and more parriehunter. Hunting in australia is regulated separately by each state and territory government. Best of all, some areas have an 8 month shooting season so we can offer pukeko hunts during summer fly fishing trips as well as the general may july duck. Baiting is legal, but not always necessary because waterfowl remain unpressured by hunting. A person4 may hunt or kill game of the family anatidae waterfowl. The start of the season here is the first saturday in may.
Duck hunting new zealand waterfowl hunting guided duck hunts. Duck hunting season comes with a warning nz herald. May 15, 2015 opening weekend in north canterbury 8 shooters clear and calm conditions 195 mallards 117 paradise ducks 9 geese 5 quail 11 pukes 2 magpies 1 rabbit and 1 possum one great weekend. Open season for game in fish and game regions new zealand. General information gary herberts new zealand hunting. The level 4 lockdown period is scheduled to end prior to the start of the game bird season, and if we are all responsible during the next four weeks the game bird season is on. Duck hunting waterfowl migration gear ducks unlimited. Wildlife act 1953 wildlife regulations 1955 new zealand game bird habitat stamp regulations 1993. They are mallard, paradise, grey and shoveler duck, black swan and greater canadian goose. Duck hunting season drawing to close 28 may, 2015 2. Under sections 15 and 16 of the wildlife act 1953, the minister of conservation declares an open season for game in the fish and game regions, subject to the conditions specified in the first and second schedules of this notice.
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