Following a spate of kiwi deaths caused by dogs in the 2003-04 hunting season, DOC introduced a range of requirements to manage dogs on public conservation land.
Find out about hunting in Fiordland and the nearby Pyke Forest, including what to hunt and where, how to get a hunting permit and information for safety planning.
This brochure provides general information about recreational hunting in conservation areas, including the species you can hunt, what permits you need, and safety information when you're out in the bush.
Hunting is encouraged in the forest parks to help control deer, goats and pigs which harm native plants and wildlife.
Read the latest hunting news from DOC's Maniapoto Area Office, which administers the Waitomo/Pureora area of the Waikato region.
Find out about hunting on public conservation lands in the Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough regions.
Find out about hunting on DOC-managed lands in Southland.
Hunters who had applied for 2009/2010 Wanaka area 'Roar' permits were surveyed to look at the efficiency of, and satisfaction with, the current Roar permit system.
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Hunting in DOC-managed conservation lands
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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