View to Tasman Bay from Mount Arthur
The Buller Kawatiri Area manages about 300,000ha of public conservation land in the northern West Coast between Punakaiki, the Buller Gorge and north to Kahurangi Point. The area includes Paparoa National Park and part of Kahurangi National Park. The area is extensively forested with a few large river valleys and low alpine areas. Some valleys have maintained walking track access and backcountry huts but many of the more remote places do not have tracks, footbridges or huts.
Hunting for red deer, goats, feral pigs is popular throughout much of the area. Most species have a preferred hunting season. Chamois are uncommon. The climate is wet at times with over 3000mm of rain each year with westerly winds predominating. In winter several falls of snow can be expected that blanket the tops and upper forests. Spring to autumn is mild with regular spells of fine weather.
Find out where to hunt in the Buller 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 Buller area.
View West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy's most recently issued pesticide summary.
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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