Find out more about deer and deer hunting.
Feral goats are found in a wide range of habitats. They range from sea level to the alpine zone, living in introduced and native grasslands, scrub and forest.
Learn about New Zealand's gamebirds and the permits and licences needed to hunt them.
Wild pigs are well established throughout New Zealand and hunting them is a challenging, and sometimes risky, sport.
If you wish to hunt rabbits and hares, you will need to obtain a small game hunting permit.
Learn about tahr hunting in the South Island of New Zealand.
Introduced mainly for sport and the value of their skins wallaby species in New Zealand include red necked, dama, parma, blacktailed, rock and swamp wallabies.
Apply online for a hunting permit or renew.
Hunting in conservation areas brochure
Importing and exporting hunting trophies
NZ weather
Take a hunting survey from Lincoln University
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
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