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TBB1 Aug19 Mallards enjoy the morning sun on a wetland east of Stratford.
Taranaki Both Barrels July 2019

Following the end of the hunting season for ducks we’ve seen good numbers of mallards during recent wetland visits, indicating that there is a strong base population of birds going…

  • Taranaki
  • 23/07/2019
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TBB1Jun19. Pukeko breast meat makes great eating.
Taranaki Both Barrels June 2019

Season wrap upFinal results of the game bird hunter survey are not yet in, but it’s looking like the 2019 season for ducks was about average.

  • Taranaki
  • 18/06/2019
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TBB1May19. The fine and calm conditions meant pond shooting was fairly slow on opening weekend
Taranaki Both Barrels May 2019

Opening weekend a mixed bagThe generally fine and calm conditions that greeted hunters on opening day undoubtedly favoured the ducks.

  • Taranaki
  • 15/05/2019
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There will be plenty of paradise shelduck for those hunting within the Taranaki provincial area this season.
Taranaki Both Barrels April 2019

Game bird season prospects ‘solid’Taranaki Fish & Game staff say there should be plenty of ducks for hunters this season from May 4, with mallard numbers at above average levels.

  • Taranaki
  • 24/04/2019
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Both Barrels Special Edition March 2019

Welcome to the first edition of Both Barrels for the 2019 game bird hunting season.

  • Taranaki
  • 14/03/2019
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North Island Roundup - Both Barrels 2018

NorthlandClaire Heyns, NorthTec Practicum student, helping with shoveler counts.

  • Taranaki
  • 23/08/2018
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SS 1 Phil gamebird fest
Both Barrels August 2018

Both Barrels August 2018 – Special EditionAs the 2018 game bird season draws to a close, many hunters are reflecting on their success, saying it has been the best season…

  • Taranaki
  • 23/08/2018
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T2BBJuly18. Taranaki pheasants can be out in all weather.
Taranaki Both Barrels July 2018

Ducks numbers ‘strong’ for breeding season Following the end of the duck hunting season, we’ve seen good numbers of mallards during wetland visits - indicating a strong base population going…

  • Taranaki
  • 27/07/2018
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TBB1Jun18. Troy Grigg with Charlie photo Sophie Grigg
Taranaki Both Barrels June 2018

Forget the mallards, go for pooks & pheasants Overall, it’s been an average season for ducks, with hunters reporting more mallards than in recent years but fewer paradise shelduck.

  • Taranaki
  • 28/06/2018
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Taranaki Both Barrels May 2018

Sorry, but there is no report for the Taranaki region this month. Back to Both Barrels

  • Taranaki
  • 29/05/2018
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