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Introduction

You can hunt pigs and red deer in the Manorburn hunting block located a few kilometres northwest of Lake Onslow.

Species

  • Deer - Red
  • Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Seasonal restrictions

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Dog access

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

About this hunting block

Pigs and red deer are present, but populations are highly mobile and tend to move on when disturbed.

General information

This 2875 ha block is located on a broad plateau between the Clutha and Taieri river systems, a few kilometres northwest of Lake Onslow. The landscape is tussock grasslands, rolling gully systems and upland wetlands.

Access

There are two access points.

  • The southwest corner, from Bridge Huts Road. Note this road is closed to vehicle access at the bridge over the Teviot River from the weekend after Queens Birthday to 30 September.
  • The southeast corner, from the Lake Onslow Road, 2.5 km past the dam. Beyond this point, this road is closed from the weekend after Queens Birthday to 30 September.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CD14

Manorburn hunting block map (PDF, 938K)

Know before you go

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.

Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings

Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.

Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.

You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.

More about why wallabies are a problem.

Contacts

Kā Moana Haehae / Alexandra Office
Phone:   0800 275 362
Email:   alexandra@doc.govt.nz
Address:   43 Dunstan Road
Alexandra 9320
Postal Address:   PO Box 176
Alexandra 9340
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