Lower Caples hunting
Located in Greenstone/Caples Recreational Hunting Area (RHA) in the Otago region
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Introduction
The Lower Caples block includes the most of the bush and faces on the true left of the Caples. It offers opportunities to hunt fallow deer, red deer and chamois.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Fallow
- Deer - Red
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
Seasonal restrictions
No hunting 1 October to 31 March in Greenstone/Caples RHA.
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Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are fallow deer, red deer and chamois.
General information
The Lower Caples block includes most of the bush and faces on the true left of the Caples, from the creek draining Mt Bonpland down to the confluence of the Greenstone and Caples Rivers. It also includes the area of bush on the true right, behind Mid Caples Hut.
The Lower Caples block is restricted and is only available from 1 April to 30 September. You need to get a permit specifically for this block, issued from the local DOC office by way of two ballot draws.
Access
From the Greenstone road end take the Caples Track up-valley to Mid Caples Hut. From here you can access both parts of the block.
Landholders
The Caples Valley floor is private land, owned by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. No hunting is permitted on or within 100 metres of the river flats. Access agreements allow for walking and carrying firearms up the valley.
Hunters who are allocated a block in the ballot draw must advise the farm manager before entering the valley. Contact Routeburn Station, Stuart Percy, ph +64 3 442 9901.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CB09, CB10
Lower Caples hunting block map (PDF, 1,060K)
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted in this block, or in any part of the Greenstone/Caples Recreational Hunting Area (RHA).
Huts
Additional information
- There are two ballot draws per year - one for April/May (the roar) and the other for June to September. Find out more about the ballots and ballot process.
- From 1 October to 31 March the Greenstone/Caples RHA is closed to hunting.
- Commercial or guided hunting is not permitted in this block.
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori / Queenstown Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | queenstown@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Cavells Building 1 Arthurs Point Road Queenstown 9371 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 811 Queenstown 9348 |
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