Wisp Range hunting

Located in Catlins restricted hunting in the Otago region

Part of the Catlins Conservation Park, you can hunt red deer and pigs in the Wisp Range hunting block.

The hunting permit status of this restricted block is under review

We are reviewing the status of this hunting block to decide if it should stay restricted or change to the open permit system. This review is part of our broader hunting permit upgrade.  

Where possible we want to maximise hunting opportunities by making getting a hunting permit fast and easy. We want to ensure any rules hunters need to follow are simple, clear and easy to understand.  

The review is guided by the access charter for recreational hunting and fishing on public conservation land and waters.  

For more information, see Review of restricted hunting permits (PDF, 299K)         

Send any feedback about this potential change to: invercargill@doc.govt.nz

About this hunting block

General information

This block is a small mixed bush block surrounded by private farmland at the end of Farquhar Road.

Access

The Wisp Range lies at the end of Farquhar Road down the Owaka valley. Parking is at the end of the road with access across private farmland. Contact details are included in the hunting permit for this area.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CG14

Wisp Range hunting block map (PDF, 2,700K)

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.