Recreational hunting in Nelson & Marlborough (PDF, 39K)
Map of Nelson & Marlborough (PDF, 83K)
Possums (PDF, 61K)
Pigs (PDF, 62K)
Goats (PDF, 61K)
Chamois (PDF, 66K)
Red deer (PDF, 52K)
Fallow deer (PDF, 53K)
The South Marlborough area covers from Blenheim to Kaikoura and westwards to Molesworth. You can hunt red deer, fallow deer, chamois, pigs and goats.
The Sounds Area encompasses public conservation land between Arapawa Island, D'Urville Island, Rai Saddle and the crest of Richmond Range. Hunting for red deer, fallow deer, goats, and feral pigs is popular throughout much of the area.
Apply online for a hunting permit or renew.
Hunting in conservation areas brochure
Importing and exporting hunting trophies
NZ weather
Take a hunting survey from Lincoln University
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
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