Both Barrels

Both Barrels July 2026 - Auckland/Waikato

Getting into Some Upland Gamebirds Still got a month to get out there are get some pheasant.

Auckland/Waikato
20/07/2026

Both Barrels June 2026 - Auckland/Waikato

Next Generation Celebrating Hunting A couple of the A/W team were fortunate to be invited back to Korakonui School last month to help judge their annual maimai-building competition.

Auckland/Waikato
22/06/2026

Both Barrels May 2026 - Auckland Waikato

Sunny but productive hunting on opening weekend Despite clear blue skies on opening weekend, many hunters are reporting positive bird numbers around.

Auckland/Waikato
20/05/2026

Both Barrels April 2026 - Auckland/Waikato

Season prospects There has been plenty of rain in the Waikato, with lots more forecast.

Auckland/Waikato
20/04/2026

Both Barrels July - Auckland Waikato

Improving your farm pond/hunting ponds The time is now to get planting around your pond for next season, so that plants have the time to get established root systems before summer…

Auckland/Waikato
21/07/2025

Both Barrels June 2025 - Auckland Waikato

Getting into some Upland Gamebirds There seem to be plenty of pheasants around, and harvest surveys show that few hunters are targeting them.

Auckland/Waikato
19/06/2025

Both Barrels May 2025 - Auckland/Waikato

The Auckland Waikato Fish and Game council had six ranging teams in the field on the opening weekend, including two staff teams and four honorary ranger teams.