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Introduction

There is currently no hunting permitted in this block until 31 January 2025.

Species

  • Deer - Fallow
  • Deer - Red
  • Goats
  • Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.

About this hunting block

Hunting block closed

There will be no hunting permitted in this block from 1 February 2024 until 31 January 2025.

Red deer, fallow deer, pigs and goats are all present in this block

Special restrictions:

  • Permit for seven day, Friday to Thursday
  • One firearm per hunting party 
  • Permit must be shown to pilot.
  • Do not venture onto neighbouring private property.

General information

Permits are not available online. Contact the local DOC office for a permit.

A small part of Taheke Conservation Area only accessible by helicopter. The topography is moderate.

Access

There is no legal access to this block. Access by helicopter only.

Maps

NZtopo50 BH33

Dogs

A separate permit is required to hunt with dogs. All dogs must be avian avoidance certified. Contact the local DOC office for details.

Huts

There are no DOC huts in this reserve.

Contacts

Whanganui Office
Phone:   0800 275 362
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   whanganui@doc.govt.nz
Address:   34-36 Taupo Quay
Whanganui 4500
Postal Address:   Private Bag 3016
Whanganui 4540
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