Chalkies hunting

Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region

Chalkies hunting block in the Silverstream valley, northwest of Dunedin, offers pig and red deer hunting.

About this hunting block

Animals present are pigs and red deer.

General information

This area is situated in the Silverstream valley, northwest of Dunedin.

A significant amount of the area is podocarp and broadleaf, merging into mānuka and snow tussock grasslands on the tops.

Access

Access is via Silverstream Valley Road. The road is suitable for all vehicles.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CE17

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.

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

More about why wallabies are a problem.