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Introduction

The Scotsburn block is just west of Blandswood at Peel Forest. There are red deer, pigs and the occasional fallow deer present in this area.

Species

  • Deer - Fallow
  • Deer - Red
  • Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Dog access

No dogs

About this hunting block

General information

The Scotsburn hunting block covers approximately 134 hectares and is steep gullied terrain and mostly covered in regenerating bush.

Access

Turn inland off the Geraldine Arundel Road (SH72) onto Peel Forest Road. Turn left into Horsefall Road and follow this for 2.5 km to the road bridge over Scotsburn Stream.

Access is only on foot and follows the Scotsburn Stream which is private land. Permission must be obtained by contacting Rosa and Bruce Allan +64 3 696 3886 or +64 27 696 3886.

Topo maps

NZTopo50 map sheet: BY19 Arundel

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted.

Hut information

There are no huts or bivvys in this area.

Additional information

Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt.

Contacts

Raukapuka / Geraldine Office
Phone:   0800 275 362
Email:   info@doc.govt.nz
Address:   13 – 15 North Terrace
Geraldine 7930
Postal Address:   PO Box 33
Geraldine 7956
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