Upper Waimakariri Valley, Arthur's Pass National Park
The North Canterbury & Arthur's Pass area covers a 11,880 km region including the foothills, forests and peaks of the Southern Alps, and the rivers and streams that flow down from the mountains and across the Canterbury Plains.
Recreational hunting in the North Canterbury & Arthur's Pass region targets chamois, deer and pigs.
The area is administrated by DOC's Waimakariri Area Office located in Rangiora, with Field Centres in Hanmer Springs and Arthur's Pass.
Get general information about hunting in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area, and the species you can hunt there.
View information about where to hunt in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Learn about accommodation when hunting on public conservation land in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Find out how you can plan and prepare for a safe and enjoyable hunting trip in Waimakariri.
View the most recently issued Canterbury pesticide summary.
Apply online for a hunting permit or renew.
Hunting in conservation areas brochure
Importing and exporting hunting trophies
NZ weather
Canterbury pesticide summary
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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