Pureora North Block Recreational Hunting Area
Located in Pureora Forest and surrounds hunting in the Waikato region
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Introduction
Pureora North Block is a popular area for hunting with moderate numbers of red deer and pigs.Species
- Deer - Red
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
The North Block is a popular area for deer hunting with moderate numbers of deer and pigs.
General information
Approximately 17,500 ha, the block includes the Mangatutu and Waipapa Ecological Areas.
Access
There are numerous entry points to the Pureora North Block.
Topo maps
NZTopo 50 Bennydale BF34
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited from public conservation land except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. A standard open hunting permit for the Pureora Forest/Western King Country allows a hunter to take up to two dogs or party of hunters a maximum of three dogs into public conservation land.
All dogs must remain under the strict control of owners and not be allowed to stray onto surrounding farm land or cause distress to other recreational users.
To take dogs across private property you must get permission from the landowner.
Additional information
Wild animal recovery operations are not permitted in the North Block due to the overarching recreational hunting area status. Spotlighting is not permitted.
Contacts
| Te Kuiti Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | tekuiti@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
78 Taupiri Street Te Kuiti 3910 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 38 Te Kuiti 3941 |
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