Wainono Lagoon hunting
Located in Mid & South Canterbury hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Wainono Lagoon is a game bird hunting block near Waimate.Species
- Game birds
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by a ‘game bird hunting permit’. See permit information below.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Species available for game bird hunting include mallard duck, grey duck, shoveler, paradise shelduck, black swan and pūkeko. Canada geese can also be hunted here from the first weekend in May to 28 July for holders of small game permits.
General information
Wainono Lagoon is near the township of Waimate, and about 35 km south of Timaru.
The lagoon covers 350 hectares. It is a conservation area managed by DOC and provides habitat for some 57 different bird species, many resident and others migratory.
Permits
To get a game bird permit for Lake Wainono, contact info@doc.govt.nz.
You'll also need a Fish & Game game bird permit and a firearms licence.
For a small game permit to hunt Canada geese contact 0800 ASK DOC (0800 275 362). Canada geese can only be hunted from the first weekend in May to 29 July.
You must only use steel shot in this area.
Access
There are several access points to the lagoon: Lake Road off SH1 next to the junction of SH82, and 4WD access to the north via Hook Beach Road or to the southern end of the lagoon via Poingdestres Road.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CA19
Dogs
Dogs are allowed for bird retrieval but must be under effective control. Remove any faeces.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| info@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |