About this hunting block

General information

Glenhope/Big Bush is an area of conservation land contained within State Highway 6 on the north and west (Korere to Kawatiri Junction), the Korere-Tophouse Road on the east, and State Highway 63 (St Arnaud to Kawatiri) on the south.

This area is predominantly mixed beech forest with manuka/kanuka dominating some of its fringes. Exotic pine forest has been planted up to its boundary in a number of places.

Low to moderate red deer and pig numbers exist in this area. The occasional goat may be encountered on the fringes where conservation land meets private land.

Access

Access can be gained off any of the above highways where the conservation land butts up to them.

Access can also be gained off the Rainy River Road, Higgins Road and Teetotal Road but hunters should approach landowners for permission when this is across private land.

The Teetotal Road provides easy public access to the southern end of the block.

Landholders

There are numerous landowners, both private and forestry, surrounding the whole area.

Maps

NZTopo50 BR24 & BR25

Dogs

Hunting dogs are allowed by permit only for day hunting (not overnight) within the area.  Dog permits are available from the local DOC office.

Huts

There are no huts in the area.