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Great spot . . . Rodney Herrick and gun dog Ash at their farm pond near Papakaio on opening weekend. PHOTO: RHYS ADAMS/SUPPLIED Although good weather conditions in Waitaki favoured the ducks, hunters did not come away empty-handed on opening day of the game bird season. Central South Island Fish & Game officer Rhys Adams said a survey of hunters revealed duck numbers on opening weekend were slightly below average for the Waitaki district. The conditions were against most hunters, Mr Adams said. “Both the weather and the dry conditions – maybe that affected breeding a bit this year,” he said. “All in all, it’s not a negative. The reality is, we have great hunting here, even on a season like this one. ....
Source:Â Fish and Game NZ The opportunity to access some of the best public land areas for game bird hunting in New Zealand starts today. Even though duck hunting season doesnât start till the 1st of May, now is the time to get ready for the new season. Hunters who would like to hunt on some premium public land in South Canterbury and North Otago during Opening Weekend are being offered the chance to sign up for four balloted hunting areas. Today the ballot for public hunting stands in the Central South Island Fish & Game (CSIFG) region opened. Up to 15 hunting parties can hunt on the Wainono Wetland reserve, All Day Bay, Ealing Springs and Devils Bridge sites that are owned or managed on hunterâs behalf by CSIFG. ....
“The areas are perfect for hunting parties who are new to the area or want to try out something different.” Stevens said the spots have been set up so that hunters have the best chance of success and to make it easy for hunters to access and use. Waimate hunter Neville Alexander, who used the Wainono wetland reserve in 2020, said he would happily apply to use it this year. “I was really impressed with the effort Fish and Game and volunteers had made in building the structure. It was very well-made and very secure,” Alexander said. “The structures were well-placed, and in a position where you were not interfering with other hunters. You had your own area. It’s a great initiative and I would really recommend it to other hunters.” ....
Monday, 1 February 2021, 10:22 am The opportunity to access some of the best public land areas for game bird hunting in New Zealand starts today. Even though duck hunting season doesn’t start till the 1st of May, now is the time to get ready for the new season. Hunters who would like to hunt on some premium public land in South Canterbury and North Otago during Opening Weekend are being offered the chance to sign up for four balloted hunting areas. Today the ballot for public hunting stands in the Central South Island Fish & Game (CSIFG) region opened. Up to 15 hunting ....
GO NZ: New Zealand s best active adventures Nelson to Waitaki 15 Dec, 2020 12:24 AM 5 minutes to read NZ Herald NELSON Super fit: Choose from a range of single and multi-day trails with Helibike Nelson for an intrepid mountain bike adventure. Take a multi-day hike with Southern Wilderness Guides on the famous Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park. Beginners: Take a Great Taste Trail tour on e-bikes with Kiwi Journeys to experience coastal, valley and rail routes, all in one ride. Visit hop gardens and orchards and stop off for a refreshing swim. Families: Embark on a guided trip with Cape Farewell Horse Treks. Ride along a beautiful Golden Bay beach or up into the hills overlooking Farewell Spit. ....