Permit holder

Standard conditions and notes

Standard conditions

1. The permit is only valid for hunting within the permit area boundaries.
2. This permit authorises the holder to hunt game birds that are listed in schedule of the current Fish and Game New Zealand Game Bird Licence and must hold a current Game Bird Licence when undertaking this specific activity.
3. This permit authorises the holder to hunt and kill Canada geese, which does not require them to hold a Fish and Game New Zealand Game Bird Licence when undertaking this specific activity.
4. Only a shotgun of 12 gauge or less may be used for the hunting and killing of gamebirds and Canada geese under this permit.
5. Non-toxic shot including steel must be used within 200 m of any waterway or any other area specified in the special conditions.
6. Maimai and hides must only be camouflaged with artificial material or netting. No vegetation from the permit area or otherwise, can be used for camouflage.
7. All camouflage material, netting, and plastics must be removed from the permitted area at the conclusion of hunting.
8. The permit does not allow dogs or vehicles to be taken or used for hunting unless otherwise stated in the special conditions.
9. This Permit does not allow access over any private land. Permission to cross any private land must be obtained from the landowner or occupier.
10. A shotgun may be carried on marginal strips used to access the permit area.
11. This Permit does not authorise access to any land held under lease or where access is restricted by the Department. For details about land held under lease or restricted areas, contact the nearest Department of Conservation office.
12. The following activities are strictly prohibited:
    • Hunting or discharging a shotgun during the hours of darkness (half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise).
    • Hunting with spotlights, torches, night vision equipment, vehicle headlights, or any other artificial light source.
    • Hunting with any centre fire, rimfire rifle, .17 or .22 hornet calibre, air rifle, or tracer and incendiary type ammunition.
13. No shotgun shall be discharged:
    • In the vicinity of huts, tracks, campsites, road ends or other public places.
    • Within 500 m of a Great Walk Hut or track. See Great Walks
    • In a manner that endangers, frightens or annoys members of the public, or that endangers any property.

14. Carcasses and offal must not be left at, or in the vicinity of, tracks, huts, campsites, or in waterways.
15. Hunters using a shotgun must abide by the Firearms Safety Code and the Arms Act 1983
16. This Permit is not transferable and must be produced on demand to any warranted officer, Department of Conservation staff member, Fish & Game Ranger, or Police officer.
17. Breach of any conditions of this Permit renders this Permit null and void and may result in prosecution.
18. The Department of Conservation may suspend, revoke or replace this Permit for any reason by public notice, notice on the Department's website, email, or letter to the Permit Holder.

Standard notes

• Be a responsible Follow the responsible hunting code. More on how to hunt safely
• Information on pesticide use and other activities that may affect your hunting can be found at Pesticide summaries: Animal pests
• Hunters must always identify their target beyond all doubt! You are responsible every time you discharge your hunting weapon. Better safe than sorry.
• If you wish to hunt for animals or in a manner that isn't covered by this permit, contact the nearest Department of Conservation Office for information on how to apply for a permit for your intended activity.

Acceptance

You will receive the permit by email. Check your email address is correct before submitting.