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A person with a pack and a rifle walks across a plain covered in grass. There are small hills in the distance
Hunting know before you go
How to hunt safely, rules for hunting on public conservation land, hunting with dogs, overseas hunters, and hunting gear lists.

It's your responsibility to be fire safe.

Always check the local fire danger level and fire season status before you go hunting. Be extra careful during restricted and prohibited seasons.

Find out how to minimise the risk of unwanted fire when hunting.

Information to help you stay safe when hunting on public conservation land.

There are a few things you need to know while hunting on public conservation land.

Information about practicing ethical and humane hunting.

If you're hunting with dogs on public conservation land there are some rules you need to follow.

Check this gear list to make sure you're prepared before you head out into the bush.

What you need to know about importing firearms, New Zealand game animals, biosecurity, and how you're going to take a trophy out of New Zealand.