Glencoe hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can find red deer, pigs and feral sheep in the Glencoe hunting block, which is part of the Glencoe Scenic Reserve.Species
- Deer - Red
- Feral sheep
- Pigs
Permit requirements
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
About this hunting block
Animals present are red deer, pigs and feral sheep.
General information
This block is part of the Glencoe Scenic Reserve, situated southwest of Herbert.
A significant amount of kānuka forest covers the area, while a small number of tussock clearings cover fringes. Broadleaf, podocarp and tōtara are present in most of the valleys. The reserve has a northly aspect and the terrain can be described as steep.
Roar period information
This block is a roar block.
Blocks are allocated through a ballot draw and are allocated for a three or four-day period.
The balloted period is for the 20 March to 20 April.
Coastal Otago roar block application form (PDF, 103K)
- Applications are only accepted through the official application form, available on this page.
- Applications will be accepted from 1 October.
- The last date applications will be accepted is 20 November.
- The application form will be limited to two choices.
- You can submit only one application per party.
- All party members must be listed on the application.
- No individual may be involved in more than one application.
Applicants will be advised by e-text of the outcome of the draw by the first Friday in December.
Successful applicants must confirm their block before the third Friday in December, via email or phone.
If confirmation has not been received by the third Friday in December, the booking will be cancelled, and the block reallocated – no reminders will be issued.
Reallocation of blocks
Any unconfirmed blocks will be available to parties that were unsuccessful in the ballot draw.
Any remaining blocks will be made available to all hunters who did not enter the draw.
Permit issue
The roar permits will be emailed/mailed out to roar block holders on or after 23 January.
Administration fee
At this stage, no administration fee will be charged for the roar ballot, although this fee may be introduced in future ballots to cover the costs associated with administering the roar block system.
Access
Access is via Mount Misery Road off State Highway One north of Hampden. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the Glencoe Run entrance. From here access is suitable for 4WD vehicles only and is through a privately-owned working farm, please follow orange markers along the formed track to Glencoe Reserve carpark.
Landholders
Access is via Glencoe Run. Hunting is not permitted on this or any other access crossing private land.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CC17, CC18
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 dogs contained in your vehicle. Dogs must be on a lead when walking to the reserve from the carpark.
Contacts
Ōtepoti / Dunedin Office | |
Phone: | 03 477 0677 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | dunedinoffice@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Level 1 John Wickliffe House 265 Princes Street Dunedin 9016 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 5244 Dunedin 9054 |
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