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 Golden Bay Area covers from Takaka Hill through to Kahurangi Point and includes the northern sectors of Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks. You can hunt red deer, fallow deer, pigs and goats.
It is a 3 hour walk to Lake Matiri. From there you can do overnight tramps to 1000 Acre Plateau.
The Motueka area is located at the top of the South Island. You can hunt deer, goats, pigs and chamois.
Find out about walks in the Cobb Valley, as well as hunting, fishing, boating and mountain biking.
The Nelson Lakes area is situated at the northern end of the Southern Alps. There is good red deer and chamois hunting to be had, with pigs and feral goats present in some locations.
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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