Boyle River hunting
Located in North Canterbury & Arthur’s Pass hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
The Boyle River hunting area is part of Lake Sumner Forest Park. Pigs, red deer and chamois are present.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
General information
The Boyle River hunting area is part of Lake Sumner Forest Park. It borders the Lewis Pass National Reserve, St James Conservation Area and Glenhope Station.
The terrain is moderate to steep. Vegetation is predominantly beech forest with shrubland, tussock and open tops. Pigs, red deer and chamois are present in low to moderate numbers.
Other hunters and trampers may be encountered.
Take precautions and identify your target.
Access
There is no vehicle access into this area. Foot access to the upper Boyle and Magdalen is via the St James Walkway. Parts of this track cross Glenhope Station. Strictly no hunting is permitted in this area.
Rifles must be carried with the bolt removed when on the track.
Access to the tops of the Libretto Range is possible from SH 7 by crossing the Lewis Park National Reserve and climbing through the bush.
Access to the six small areas marked at the southern end of the hunting area map requires permission from Glenhope Station.
Landholders
For access permission across private property or to enter the areas outside conservation land, contact Glenhope Station.
Maps
NZTopo50 maps BT23, BU23, BU24
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted in the Boyle river hunting block as kiwi are present.
Huts
Additional information
Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
