Studholme Saddle Bivouac area hunting

Location

Studholme Saddle Bivouac is located in the western side of the Kaweka Forest Park main range, south of Kaweka J.

Access

Studholme Saddle Bivouac is situated on sub-alpine tops. These provide access to creek heads that flow steeply down to the river catchments on the western side down to Matauria Ridge, or the eastern side over to Back Ridge. Deer may be seen on the sub-alpine tops during early morning and late evening. Day hunts are better focused on the forested creek gullies that flow away from the adjoining open tops. Below the open tops, the higher terrain tends to be open scree slopes with pockets of steep mountain beech forest surrounded by open rocky areas and clay pans.

Making the best use of main tracks when planning a hunting adventure will help ensure a safe and easy return.

Dogs

Only registered, avian aversion certified hunting dogs, guide dogs, companion dogs (certified by the Top Dog Companion Trust) and dogs used for special services (including conservation management activities) are permitted in the park. All other dogs are banned.