Nelson Branch Hunting
Nelson Branch organises branch hunting and activities throughout the year.
Current opportunities include:
- National Goat hunting competition details found HERE
- Nelson Lakes National Park HERE
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Private land hunting 20mins from Brightwater
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Wilderness hunting events
Go to Photos to see what members have been up to
Where To Go Hunting
Nelson/Tasman and the nearby areas of Marlborough, Northern West Coast and Canterbury hold Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Chamois, Goats, Pigs and the odd Tahr in some of the most beautiful mountain ranges and native bush filled valleys in New Zealand.
With huge areas of public land there is a lifetime of hunting available for all. The areas where you can hunt on public land are shown on the DOC map by selecting "Hunting areas" under the "DOC features" tab.
DOC Hunting Map Viewer
DOC also provide a recreation activity finder in their website which include hunting. This provides a searchable function for species, dogs allowed, area etc. There is a wealth of knowledge here including what animals you are likely to find, huts and access points.
USEFUL LINKS
- Walking Access Maps NZ (WAMS) also provides public access maps, property information and much more.
- LINZ Base Maps - more detailed maps for E-Scouting
- Fiordland Wapiti Foundation - All things Wapiti and most importantly how to ballot
- Game Animal Council - Statutory body advocating for game animal management + useful resources
- Mountain Safety Council Videos - MSC Videos on everything safety and hunting
- Mountain Safety Council - get ready for the outdoors!
- Avalanche Advisory
BALLOT 2025
Remember to follow firearm rules and have the valid permits required to hunt on public land.
