Murumuru Conservation Area hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
Fallow deer, pigs and goats are found in the lowland forest of Murumuru Conservation Area.Species
- Deer - Fallow
- Deer - Red
- Goats
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Seasonal restrictions
Closed 1 September to 31 October for lambing.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Fallow deer, red deer, pigs and goats are all present in this reserve.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Murumuru Conservation Area' under the Central North Island hunting block.
Lowland forest. Also areas of manuka and grass. The terrain is very steep where the block falls towards the Whanganui River. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
From State Highway 4, turn onto Ruatiti Road north of Raetihi. Continue along this road until reaching Ruatiti. Turn onto Murumuru Road and continue along this road until reaching the sign posted entrance.
Maps
NZtopo50 BJ33
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.
Additional information
There is a track maintained by an adjoining landowner running through the reserve and there is low visitor use. Grazing licence at northwest end of 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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