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Paradise Duck Burgers

Steve Doughty created this masterpiece when some members of his family declared they weren't too fussed on duck.

  • 19/05/2017
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Hamish Carnachan with an upper Oreti River treasure.
Fish & Game welcomes move to drop appeal on cycle trail

Southland Fish & Game is welcoming the Southland District Council withdrawal of its High Court appeal on the Around the Mountain Cycle Trail, and is offering to work with the…

  • 17/05/2017
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Wellington Weekly Hunting Report – May 11 2017

Second Chance At OpeningImage right: Rangers in the lower North Island checking hunter compliance last Saturday (Credit Hamish Carnachan) The weather gods are a little late on the scene but they've…

  • Wellington
  • 11/05/2017
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Wellington Weekly Hunting Report – May 4 2017

Excitement Building! Image right: Not too long before it's all on (Credit Hamish Carnachan.

  • Wellington Central South Island
  • 4/05/2017
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Police join forces with Fish & Game rangers in ‘safe hunting’ initiative

Fish & Game rangers and Police officers say “safety is the key concern” as they prepare to again join forces to check game bird hunters – especially on Opening Weekend…

  • 2/05/2017
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Duck hunters urged to take water safety seriously

Duck hunters are being urged to wear life jackets when hunting on waterways this game bird season, with water levels in some parts of the North Island still much higher…

  • 1/05/2017
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Fish & Game on the hunt for a new Chief Executive

Chief Executive position availableThis is for a three year fixed term role located in Wellington with a nationwide influence   Is your next step a significant leadership role that contributes to the…

  • 18/04/2017
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Its been great weather for ducks Photo Jeanette Nee
Fish & Game tips ‘better hunting’ for new game bird season

Game bird hunters in Fish & Game’s Eastern Region can expect one of the best hunting seasons for some time, going by the latest research into mallard duck numbers.

  • Eastern
  • 11/04/2017
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Long-serving Fish & Game chief executive Bryce Johnson to retire

The long-serving head of Fish & Game New Zealand Bryce Johnson is retiring. Mr Johnson has held the position since Fish & Game was established in 1991.

  • 10/04/2017
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Game bird hunters urged to take care as storm lashes country

Fish & Game is urging game bird hunters wanting to stake a claim on their favourite hunting spot to take care as Cyclone Debbie lashes much of the country.

  • 5/04/2017
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