Upper Caples hunting
Located in Greenstone/Caples Recreational Hunting Area (RHA) in the Otago region
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Introduction
The Upper Caples hunting block 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 Upper Caples block includes the Fraser and Kay Creek catchments, the Caples from just below Upper Caples Hut up to McKellar Saddle, and the slopes of Jean Batten Peak and Mt Bonpland.
The Upper 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
Follow the Caples Track up valley, entering the block where the bush closes in about 1 km below Upper Caples Hut. From the hut, tracks lead up all three main tributaries of the block: Kay Creek, Fraser Creek and the Caples River itself.
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
Upper Caples hunting block map (PDF, 1,465K)
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted in this block, or in any part of the Greenstone/Caples Recreational Hunting Area (RHA).
Huts
- Kay Creek Hut
- Upper Caples Hut is managed by the NZ Deerstalkers' Association. Book the hut.
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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