Mt Pirongia.
The Pirongia Forest Park and surrounds hunting area comprises conservation land contained within an area from the south of Hamilton to the Raglan Harbour and from the north of the Kawhia Harbour to Te Awamutu.
The more significant parcels contained within this hunting area are the Pirongia Forest Park (which includes Karioi Block), Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve, and Motukokako Point Scenic Reserve.
Feral goats are in relatively low numbers due to control by DOC and other agencies. Pigs are present in moderate numbers in the Pirongia Forest Park and Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve. Very low numbers of red and fallow deer exist within Pirongia Forest Park.
Generally wet conditions prevail, with potential for rapid changes in weather.
Read the descriptions of hunting blocks in Pirongia Forest Park and surrounds.
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 Waikato area's hunting blocks.
Explore Mt Karioi, Mt Pirongia or the Kaniwhaniwha Caves in Pirongia Forest Park.
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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