About this hunting block

Animals present are red deer, pigs and feral sheep.

General information

This block is part of the Glencoe Scenic Reserve, situated southwest of Herbert.

A significant amount of kānuka forest covers the area, while a small number of tussock clearings cover fringes. Broadleaf, podocarp and tōtara are present in most of the valleys. The reserve has a northly aspect and the terrain can be described as steep.

Roar ballot

These hunting blocks make up part of the Coastal Otago ballot group.

Blocks are allocated through a ballot draw and are allocated for a [three or four day period].

The balloted period is 20 March to 20 April.

Applications will only be accepted through the online hunting permit system.

• Applications will open on 1 October.
• Applications close on 30 November.
• 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 map

Glencoe hunting roar blocks map (PDF, 1,655K)

Access

Access is via Mount Misery Road off State Highway One north of Hampden. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the Glencoe Run entrance. From here access is suitable for 4WD vehicles only and is through a privately-owned working farm, please follow orange markers along the formed track to Glencoe Reserve carpark.

Landholders

Access is via Glencoe Run. Hunting is not permitted on this or any other access crossing private land.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CC17, CC18

Know before you go

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. If accessing the block over private land, you must have dogs contained in your vehicle. Dogs must be on a lead when walking to the reserve from the carpark.