Harakarimata Scenic Reserve is one of the hunting blocks in the Waikato
The more significant reserves contained within the North Waikato hunting area include the Karakariki and Hakarimata scenic reserves and, along the Hapuakohe Range, the Hapuakohe Ecological Area, Matahuru and Mangapiko Valley scenic reserves. Feral goats are in relatively low numbers due to control by DOC and other agencies. Pigs are present in moderate numbers in the Hakarimata and Karakariki scenic reserves and the Hapuakohe reserves. Low numbers of red and fallow deer are present in some of these reserves. Gamebird hunting is popular in this area. The Waikato is typically humid with potential for rapid changes in weather.
Find out where to hunt in the North Waikato area.
A permit is required by anyone using a rifle, bow or dog to hunt on land managed by the Department of Conservation.
Find out how you can plan and prepare for a safe and enjoyable hunting trip in the North Waikato hunting blocks.
View Waikato Conservancy's most recently issued pesticide summary - covering the Waikato and Coromandel regions.
Apply online for a hunting permit or renew.
Hunting in conservation areas brochure
Importing and exporting hunting trophies
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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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