Sharks Tooth hunting
Located in Cardrona Glenorchy Shotover hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can hunt red deer, chamois and goats in the remote Sharks Tooth hunting block that spans the rugged headwaters of the Shotover River, Shiel Burn and Polnoon Burn.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
- Goats
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are red deer, chamois and goats.
General information
This remote block spans the rugged headwaters of the Shotover River, Shiel Burn and Polnoon Burn. The terrain is steep tussock, scree and rock, cut by deep gorges and snow covered in winter.
Access
There are three access points:
- From the Shotover through Branches Station and up the Polnoon Burn
- By climbing Shotover Saddle from the West Matukituki Valley.
- From the Leaping Burn
You need landholder permission for all three of these routes, and they all require a high level of back country skills and experience.
Landholders
James Murray, Branches Station
Phone: +64 3 441 8421
Randall Aspinall, Mt Aspiring Station (Shotover Saddle)
Phone: +64 21 647 155
Matukituki Station (Leaping Burn)
Phone: +64 3 443 4342
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CA11
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
Contacts
| Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
