Hunting News & Events

Young duck caller makes his mark on opening weekend

Eleven-year-old Mason Parish will remember his opening weekend of the game bird season for a long time.

Hunting
Otago
8/06/2026

New maimai removes barriers for mobility-impaired hunters

For Pip Martin, a T12 paraplegic and 40-year duck-hunting veteran, the upcoming game bird season isn't just about shooting — it’s about the "magic" of being back outdoors with family.

Hunting
Otago
9/04/2026

Cricketer keen to get out for a few ducks

Otago Fish & Game is excited to welcome Cole Briggs as a new Fish & Game officer based in Central Otago — a role that sees the former professional cricketer…

Otago
26/05/2025

Otago farmers creating vital wetland habitats as duck season approaches

As Otago hunters prepare their decoys and check their gear for the opening of the 2025 game bird season this Saturday, May 3, local farmers like David and Susan Hill…

Otago
28/04/2025

Exclusive hunting opportunities for young and new hunters

Young and first-time duck hunters across Otago will have special access to prime hunting locations for the 2025 season opening through a dedicated ballot system.

Otago
19/03/2025

‘Summer season’ for paradise shelduck to go ahead in Otago

Game bird hunters are being asked to be sensitive to an avian botulism outbreak in Waikouaiti as a nine-day game bird hunting season for paradise shelduck/putangitangi approaches in Otago Fish…

Otago
19/02/2025

Concern at major waterfowl kill from avian botulism

Otago Fish & Game is concerned about the first known major outbreak of avian botulism in the region that has led to more than 1000 dead and dying waterfowl at…

Otago
27/01/2025

Mai-mai ballot aimed at next generation of hunters

Junior and novice hunters in Otago are being offered a chance at exclusive access to mai-mais and duck ponds for the opening of the 2023 game bird season.