Junior Gamebird Hunting Experience Competition
- Hawke's Bay
- 4/02/2025
- Hawkes Bay
We’re excited to offer 8 lucky winners the opportunity to join us for an incredible weekend at one of two stunning wetlands in Central Hawkes Bay. Winners will be drawn for an exclusive weekend at either Ben Wilson's or Gerald Wilson's Wetlands, just 10 minutes from Waipukurau.
Event Details:
- Saturday 24th May - Sunday 25th May
- Location: Ben Wilson's or Gerald Wilson's Wetlands, Central Hawkes Bay
- Time: Winners welcomed from 1pm Saturday at the Duck Lodge at Gerald Wilson’s property and depart from 3pm Sunday
The weekend kicks off with a bang as an ex-New Zealand clay bird shooting champion leads the lucky participants through an adrenaline-pumping gun safety session, followed by an action-packed simulated game bird clay shoot! You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you aim for those fast-flying targets. After an exciting day, it’s time to unwind with a mouthwatering duck dinner that’ll leave you craving more, all while enjoying a relaxed evening of great conversation and good company. This is the perfect start to an unforgettable adventure!
On Sunday you'll wake up before dawn, filled with excitement and anticipation for an epic day of duck hunting. The early morning will be quiet, but the thrill of the day ahead will have everyone buzzing. After a delicious, cooked breakfast to fuel up, you'll head out to the maimai for an amazing morning hunt across two incredible wetlands. The sun will rise, casting a beautiful glow over the water, and you'll be ready for the action as ducks take flight.
Later, you'll return to the Duck Lodge for a delicious BBQ late lunch, sharing stories and relaxing after the hunt. You'll also learn how to process the birds and take your game home with you, completing an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
It’s an absolute privilege for Fish and Game to host junior hunters at the Wilson's Wetlands, where they’ll have the incredible opportunity to explore two exceptional properties. These wetlands are teeming with birdlife and offer unmatched hunting experiences, making it a truly special environment for the next generation of hunters to learn, grow, and thrive.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create lasting memories in the great outdoors! Enter now for your chance to win!
The lucky winners will be drawn & notified on Friday 25th April 2025.
Some images of the amazing wetlands our winners will be visiting
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Competition Terms & Conditions
Winners are responsible for their own transport to the Central Hawke's Bay properties. Only juniors will be permitted to hunt and should have had some experience gamebird hunting previously and have a valid gamebird hunting licence. A supervising adult with a firearms licence must accompany junior hunters travelling with firearms. Juniors will be under direct supervision while hunting. If you are unable to attend please notify us as soon as possible so we can re-allocate your space. Images and videos from the weekend will be used by Fish & Game for promotional purposes. All ammunition will be supplied.