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Both Barrels July 2026 - Northland

Season Update The main duck season finished like it started, clear skies, light winds and a full moon.

  • Northland
  • 16/07/2026
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Both Barrels June 2026 - Northland

Season Update For the last few weeks duck hunting has shown mixed results.

  • Northland
  • 9/06/2026
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Both Barrels May 2026 - Northland

Opening weekend summary Opening weekend saw clear skies and blustery SE winds. The near full moon lit up the early morning and evening sky.

  • Northland
  • 14/05/2026
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Both Barrels April 2026 - Northland

What to expect this season: Over the past year Northland has had ample rainfall leading to ponds and wetlands having a good amount of water in them.

  • Northland
  • 22/04/2026
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Both Barrels July 2025 - Northland

Upland Game Opportunities The upland game season ends on 24 August. There are around 20 pine blocks that Northland Fish and Game has negotiated access for upland game hunters.

  • Northland
  • 21/07/2025
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Both Barrels June 2025 - Northland

Mid-season summary  A more stable and colder weather pattern has descended over Northland. Cool, still and foggy mornings interspersed with a few Northeast weather patterns.

  • Northland
  • 18/06/2025
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Both Barrels May 2025 - Northland

Opening weekend summary  We had a very dry summer in the North and had the 9th drought declared in 20 years.

  • Northland
  • 14/05/2025
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Both Barrels April 2025 - Northland

What to expect this season: Northland has experienced yet another drought over the summer. The eighth one in 20 years.

  • Northland
  • 16/04/2025
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Both Barrels July 2024 - Northland

Upland Game Opportunities The upland game season ends on the 25th August.

  • Northland
  • 23/07/2024
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Both Barrels June 2024 - Northland

The rains have arrived As of mid-June some decent rainfall has finally arrived.

  • Northland
  • 20/06/2024
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