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Introduction

22 km from Geraldine the reserve is mainly regenerating podocarp forest with alpine herbs, shrubs and tussock above the bush-line.

Species

  • Chamois
  • Deer - Red
  • Pigs
  • Tahr

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.

Seasonal restrictions

No hunting in Peel Forest Scenic Reserve from 1 October to 30 April (Easter and Anzac weekends included).

Dog access

No dogs

About this hunting block

Restricted hunting

No hunting in Peel Forest Scenic Reserve from 1 October to 30 April (inclusive of Easter and Anzac weekends).

To minimise impacts on other recreational users and residents at Blandswood, a no hunting zone applies at all times – see map below for details.

General information

At lower elevations the reserve is mainly regenerating podocarp forest while above the bush-line the vegetation changes to alpine herbs, shrubs and tussock.

The highest point on the boundary of the reserve is Little Mount Peel / Huatekerekere at 1311 m. The hunting area within the reserve covers approximately 548 hectares.

Access

This block is 22 km from Geraldine. Follow Main North Road (SH 79) for 8 km. Turn left just after the Orari Bridge onto Arundel Bridge Highway. After 3 km take the second left onto Coopers Creek Peel Forest Road and follow this road for 13 km to Peel Forest. Tracks are marked from Blandswood and Te Wanahu Flat.

Helicopter landings will not be approved.

Topo map

NZTopo50 map sheet: BY19 Arundel

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted.

Huts

There are no huts available in this hunting block.

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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