Manawatu/Whanganui

Mangapurua has high numbers of goats and low to medium numbers of fallow deer, red deer and pigs.

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Deer, pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Red deer, pigs and goats are present in this reserve.

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

There is currently no hunting permitted in this block.

A 44,476 hectare hunting area in Whānganui National Park.

Red deer is the main species to hunt in the Ruahine Forest Park although some goats can be found in the southern end of the ranges.

Fallow deer, pigs and goats are present in low numbers in Puketarata Scenic Reserve. Possums are present in moderate numbers and permits for commercial hunting are available for this area.

Pigs and goats are found in Rangi Scenic Reserve. The area is comprised of rolling to steep terrain.

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Paetawa Scenic Reserve is situated on the true right of the Whanganui River and is accessible only by boat.

Pigs and goats are found in Patukino Scenic Reserve and Lakes Road Conservation Area. Kiwi are known to present in both areas that feature podocarp/tawa forest.

This hunting block including Riariaki Conservation Area and Pairawahipi Scenic Reserve is closed until further notice.

Whitiau Scientific Reserve lies in the coastal strip north of the Whangaehu River. Hunting rabbits is permitted here.

Hunting opportunities in Whanganui National Park (Atene to Ranana), Pitangi Scenic Reserve, and Ohutu and Koriniti conservation areas includes pigs, goats and low numbers of fallow deer.

Fallow deer, pigs and goats are all hunted in Tarere Conservation Area. Kiwi are known to be present in the mixed podocarp forest here.

Rimunui Conservation Area is comprised of podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges. Fallow deer, pigs and goats are present.

Tapuarau Conservation Area which used to be known as Hawken’s Lagoon features upland game, waterfowl and rabbit hunting opportunities.

Situated on the true right bank of the Whanganui River, the only access to Otawaki Scenic Reserve is by boat. Pigs and goats are found here.

The regenerating forest of the Kauarapaoa Scenic Reserve and Mystery Block Conservation Area are home to kiwi. The area is most popular for hunting pigs using dogs.

The steep terrain of Kokaka and Taheke Conservation Areas along with Rotokahu and Retaruke Scenic Reserves are home to kiwi and blue ducks. Red deer, fallow deer, pigs and goats are all hunted here.

Kapara Conservation Area along with Ahoroa and Moeawatea Scenic Reserves lie within the Waitotara and Whenuakura River catchments. Goats and pigs are found here.

Located 67 kilometres north-west of Whanganui, both the Jean D'Arcy Conservation Area and Powatunga Scenic Reserve are cloaked in podocarp/tawa forest. Deer, goats and pigs are found here.

Pigs and goats are found in the lowland forests of Motutara Scenic Reserve.

The steep topography of Nukuhau, Omahine and Okahutiria Conservation Areas are home to kiwi. Fallow deer, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Goats and occasionally pigs can be found in Okahukura Scenic Reserve which is located about 10 kilometres north of Taumarunui.

Pigs and goats are hunted at Neilsons Conservation Area. The area is located just east of Retaruke.

Low numbers of goats and fallow deer are found in Moukuku Scenic Reserve. Located 28 kilometres north of Whanganui, the small reserve features tawa/scrub hardwood forest.

Fallow deer, pigs and goats are found in the lowland forest of Murumuru Conservation Area.

Goats, fallow deer, red deer and pigs are hunted in the Whanganui National Park (west of river) and adjoining scenic reserves and conservation areas.

Low numbers of goats, pigs and fallow deer are found in Tokomaru East Block Conservation Area. Now restricted to foot traffic, the old Tokomaru East Road passes through the centre of the block.

In Waitōtara Conservation Area and Rotokohu Scenic Reserve goats, pigs and fallow deer are present in low numbers.

Red deer is the main species to hunt in the Ruahine ranges. Some sika deer are also present. Hunting areas include a combination of bush, slips and open tussock tops.

Red deer is the main species to hunt in the Western Ruahines although some goats can be found in the southern end of the ranges.

A 31 hectare restricted hunting area south west of Waiouru.

Moutoa reserve has been transferred to Rangitāne o Manawatū as part of Treaty Settlement redress. DOC does not manage this block and permits are not available.

A 439 hectare hunting area in the Tūrangi area.

A 307 hectare hunting area near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

A 288 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui district.

A 16 hectare hunting area west of Taihape in the central North Island.

A 44 hectare hunting area near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

A 36 hectare hunting area along Murimotu Road in the Manawatū.

A 364 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui district.

A 37 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

A 1.5 hectare hunting area near Piripiri campsite in the Manawatū.

A 201 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui district.

A 15 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

A 21,488 hectare hunting area in Whānganui National Park.

An 11 hectare hunting area near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

A 57 hectare hunting area near Rangiwahia in the Manawatū.

A 76 hectare hunting area near Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

A 104 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

A 46 hectare hunting area along Watershed Road in the Manawatū.

A 26 hectare hunting area near Ohingaiti in the Manawatū.

A 14 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

A 46 hectare hunting area along Tunipo Road near Horopito in the Manawatū.

A 35 hectare hunting area near Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

A 24 hectare hunting area in Makohine Valley in the Manawatū.

A 19 hectare hunting area along Paranui Road near Foxton in the Manawatū.

A 14 hectare hunting area near Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

A 1.9 hectare hunting area near Piripiri campsite in the Manawatū.

A 12 hectare hunting area along the Oroua River in the Manawatū.

A 106 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

A 51 hectare hunting area along the Rangitikei River near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

A 24 hectare hunting area at the mouth of the Manawatū River in Foxton, in the Manawatū.

A 31 hectare hunting area west of Taihape.

A 34 hectare hunting area along the Kawahatau River, west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

A 44 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

A 28 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

A 72 hectare hunting area in Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

An 86 hectare hunting area near Taihape.

A 15 hectare hunting area in Pohangina in the Manawatū.

A 10 hectare hunting area near Pohangina in the Manawatū.

A 24 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

A 29 hectare hunting area near Hunterville in the Manawatū.

A 168 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

A 370 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

A 37 hectare hunting area off Dalgety Road in the Manawatū.

A 15 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

A 10 hectare hunting area along the Turakina River in Manawatū.

A 20 hectare hunting area near Hunterville in the Manawatū. There are no hunting opportunities.

A 34 hectare hunting area along the Oroua River in the Manawatū.

A 13 hectare hunting area near Hunterville in the Manawatū.

A 25 hectare hunting area near Papanui Junction in the Manawatū.

A 25 hectare hunting area along the Turakina River in the Manawatū.

A 19 hectare hunting area at Papanui Junction in the Manawatū.

A 68 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

A 47 hectare hunting area in Rangiwahia in the Manawatū.

An 84 hectare hunting area south of Tangimoana.