Fish & Game is working on providing hunting opportunities for Kiwis who have mobility impairments and limitations. Following is a list of sites identified that could be suitable. If you’re interested in hunting any of these spots, please contact the region (selecting the region's name in table below) to discuss in more detail your access requirements.
Auckland/Waikato |
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Murray Young Wetland |
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Site Location | Huntly |
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Wheelchair Access | Yes |
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Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes |
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Site description and Notes | Dedicate wheelchair access maimai. |
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Apply to access | Please select here |
Eastern |
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Kaituna Wildilfe Reserve |
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| Site Location | Te Puke | |
| Wheelchair Access | Yes | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes | |
| Site description and Notes | Dedicate wheelchair access maimai. | |
Wellington |
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Barrage Gates |
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| Site Location | Lake Wairarapa | |
| Wheelchair Access | Yes* | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes | |
| Site description and Notes | After Opening Weekend; assistance and/or retriever required. | |
CSI |
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Wainono Lagoon |
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| Site Location | East of Waimate | |
| Wheelchair Access | From edge of lagoon (Opening Weekend hunting restricted to balloted stands) | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes | |
| Site description and Notes | Hunting from the edge of lagoon only after Opening Weekend - Opening Weekend hunting restricted to balloted stands. | |
Otago |
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Inch Clutha Wildlife Management Reserve |
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| Site Location | About 7 minutes’ drive from Balclutha | |
| Wheelchair Access | Yes | |
| Mobility-Impaired Access | Yes | |
| Site description and Notes |
Practical and safe ramp to a purpose-designed and -constructed accessible maimai. Balloted for first two weekends of the season. Permits required from Otago Fish & Game. Please select here for more information. |
* Likely requires assistance with access and/or netting.