Both Barrels

Both Barrels July 2026 - Eastern

The dabbling duck and paradise shelduck seasons have now finished in the Eastern region.

Eastern
21/07/2026

Both Barrels June 2026 - Eastern

Eastern Fish and Game have been banding mallard and grey duck since 1997.

Eastern
19/06/2026

Both Barrels May 2026 - Eastern

The opening weekend proved to be as good as we had predicted. Hunters shot almost 2 more mallard and grey duck than last year.

Eastern
15/05/2026

Both Barrels April 2026 - Eastern

Eastern Region Opening Weekend We are expecting a good start to the mallard season (see the previous Both Barrells).

Eastern
23/04/2026

Both Barrels July - Eastern

The dabbling duck and paradise shelduck seasons have now finished in the Eastern region. Pukeko can still be hunted throughout the region and black swan in area management A1.

Eastern
21/07/2025

Both Barrels June 2025 - Eastern

There are some fascinating band recoveries. When we attach a leg band to a game bird we never know where it will end up.

Eastern
19/06/2025

Both Barrels May 2025 - Eastern

Eastern staff had hoped that the bad weather forecast early in the week prior to the opening would provide hunters with a good start to the season.

Eastern
23/05/2025

Both Barrels April 2025 - Eastern

If you are reading Both Barrells – then you’re probably a game bird licence holder. If you’re reading Eastern’s section – then you’re probably hunting in our region.