Wisp Range hunting

Located in the Otago region

Part of the Catlins Conservation Park, you can hunt red deer and pigs in the Wisp Range hunting block.

Wisp Range is now an open hunting area

Wisp Range was previously covered by restricted hunting permits. On 15 May 2026 the hunting area was moved into the open area hunting permit. All permits issued from 15 May 2026 will include details for this hunting area.

Active open hunting permits issued before 15 May 2026 that include the Lower South Island region will not show details for this hunting area, but hunting is authorised for the hunting area under these permits. See the special conditions that apply to hunting in this hunting area.

About this hunting block

General information

This block is a small mixed bush block surrounded by private farmland at the end of Farquhar Road.

Access

The Wisp Range lies at the end of Farquhar Road down the Owaka valley. Parking is at the end of the road with access across private farmland. Contact details are included in the hunting permit for this area.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CG14

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.