Tautuku Forest hunting

Located in the Otago region

The Tautuku Forest hunting block is part of the Catlins Conservation Park and offers hunting opportunities for red deer, pigs and goats.

About this hunting block

Animals present are red deer, pigs and goats.

General information

This block is part of the Catlins Conservation Park. A significant amount of forest covers the block with areas of kamahi, rata, and mixed podocarp. The terrain is rolling to steep.

Roar ballot

Applications for the 2027 roar ballot will be managed online through the DOC hunting permit system. Applications will open on 1 October 2026.

These hunting blocks make up part of the Catlins ballot group.

Blocks are allocated through a ballot draw and are allocated for a two or three day period.

The balloted period is 20 March to 20 April 2027.

  • Applications will only be accepted through the online hunting permit system.
  • Applications will open on 1 October 2026.
  • Applications close on 30 November 2026.
  • Applications are limited to 5 choices.
  • You can submit only one application per party.
  • All party members must be listed on the application.
  • No individual may be part of more than one application.

Successful applicants will be notified automatically following the draw on 4 December 2026. This notification will include a link to confirm the allocated block.

Blocks must be confirmed by 18 December 2026. Permits will be sent automatically following confirmation.

Reallocation of blocks

Any remaining blocks after the initial draw will be automatically reallocated to unsuccessful applicants where possible.

After the reallocation process is completed, any remaining leftover blocks will be made available online on a first-come, first served basis.

Administration fee

At this stage, no administration fee will be charged for the roar ballot. But this fee may be introduced in future ballots to cover the costs associated with administering the roar block system.

Roar block maps

Access

Access is via Rewcastle Road off the Chaslands Highway. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the McLean Falls car park at the road end.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CG13, 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.