Manson Hut area hunting
Located in Hawke's Bay hunting in the Hawke’s Bay region
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Introduction
Manson Hut is located in the lower central section of the area known as the “Manson Country at 1280 atltitude. You can access it by helicopter.Species
- Deer - Red
- Deer - Sika
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Location
Manson Hut is located in the lower central section of the area known as the “Manson Country”. This area is separated from the rest of the Kaweka Forest Park by the Ngaruroro River. The original Manson Hut situated some 300m south east of the present hut.
Access
The Manson area offers open top or bush/creek clearing hunting, and provides access to some of the park’s north eastern spurs that adjoin the Spion Kop main ridge and the scrub covered areas to the south and east. The area is divided by small creek systems. Feeding deer can be seen in gullies off the main Manson Tops, especially in the early morning or late evening.The hut location also provides access for day hunts over to the Manson Bivouac area and to the grassed ridges west of the hut.
Making the best use of main tracks when planning a hunting adventure will help ensure a safe and easy return.
Dogs
Only registered, avian aversion certified hunting dogs, guide dogs, companion dogs (certified by the Top Dog Companion Trust) and dogs used for special services (including conservation management activities) are permitted in the park. All other dogs are banned.
Contacts
| Ahuriri / Napier Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | napier@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Level 2 Dunvegan House 215 Hastings Street Napier 4110 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 644 Napier 4140 |
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