Ducks (other than Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Harlequin Ducks, Eiders and Scoters) Inquisitive and social, ducks are often found in … The North Island is less mountainous but is marked by volcanism. Cook reached New Zealand in 1769 and mapped almost the entire coastline. All hunting is over decoys on private lakes, ponds and grain fields. All hunting is over decoys on private lakes, ponds and grain fields. The climate throughout the country is mild and temperate, mainly maritime, with temperatures rarely falling below 0 °C (32 °F) or rising above 30 °C (86 °F) in populated areas. If it's really big, it's fair to say that it's most likely a game estate stag or once was. My response was that I’d not yet hunted Paradise Shelduck and anything else was a bonus. Unusually, the female with white head and bronze breast is more colourful than the black male, but they are both strikingly attractive birds. Howard from WA, President of Cupped Up Outdoors, makers of The Muskrat Hut Duck & Goose Blind, Referenced hunt: New Zealand Duck Hunting (North Island). So glad we took this advice. Very well pleased with our entire New Zealand turkey hunting experience. Pheasant hunting is best in the North Island with daily limits on roosters about 5. New Zealand should not be regarded as high-volume shooting like South American destinations. Hunting licenses, export permits and airport transfers are not included. Duck Hunting. Wildlife Act 1953 Wildlife Regulations 1955 New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Stamp Regulations 1993. They are certainly the most difficult to locate. GetDucks.com was fantastic, responded quickly to inquiries and I recommend you for this New Zealand duck hunting trip.”, Referenced Hunt:  Duck Hunting in New Zealand, Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Ramsey Russell's GetDucks.com. They have a 4-foot wingspan which compares with the 3 foot wingspan of a mallard. While duck hunting in New Zealand, we greatly enjoyed the accommodations, food, finding birds and the way we were treated by the outfitter. Rifle and prefered ammunition, or may be purchased locally. Check the species and season listings for information about limits. The description of native ducks, goose, swan and turkey hunting on New Zealand’s South Island sounded great. Two scaup per day from Jan. 12 through Jan. 31; during the Youth Waterfowl Days (Nov. 14 and Feb. 13), and during the new Veterans/Military Waterfowl Hunting Days on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. Paid Subscribers don't see ads! Our blinds consist from permanent off shore blinds to temporary portable set ups. Shotshell ammo is available locally. I just wanted to take a minute and send a quick note regarding my recent trip to New Zealand for duck hunting. And the Kiwi vs Aussie banter was all I needed to feel right at home. Under sections 15 and 16 of the Wildlife Act 1953, the Minister of Conservation declares an open season for game in the Fish and Game Regions from 4 May 2019 to 1 May 2020 inclusive, subject to the conditions specified in the First and Second Schedules of this notice. $875 Daily New Zealand Duck Hunting, includes some upland bird hunting. Fish and Wildlife Service is reducing the bag limit on scaup due to a 10 percent … Originally the primary target of duck hunters, the grey duck now comprises only 20% of the New Zealand duck population of 6 million birds. The latitude of New Zealand, from approximately 34 to 47° S, corresponds closely to that of Italy in the Northern Hemisphere. Wonderful people along the trip and Adrain was great! New Zealand is a fun and unique destination. Trophy potential is very good. The limits are a mixed bag of 50 ducks, 5 swans and no limit on geese. Duck hunting in New Zealand is from comfortable maimais (duck blinds) on land or water, usually 2-3 hunters per blind. They traded European food and goods, especially metal tools and weapons, for Maori timber, food, artefacts and water. Useful equipment for duck hunting includes chest waders and camouflaged, brown or green colored clothing. Present a selected nymph or dry fly…wait…there he is! Accommodation, food and company were second to none. The trip was nothing short of spectacular….once the flight was out of the way (ugh!). Abiding strictly to catch-and-release principles, experienced guides intimately familiar with the local rivers, share their knowledge of all aspects of fly fishing with all anglers, from complete beginners to seasoned veterans. They are a great family. Puekekos (Porphyrio melanotus), sometimes called blue pheasants, are native species that dwell along wetland margins and prized by collectors. Referenced hunt: New Zealand duck hunting. Referenced Hunt: New Zealand Duck Hunting. There were plenty of ducks, but we had to go find them (i.e. Hunting zones. Mallard ducks were introduced from North America in the late 1800’s and are widespread. New Zealand is home to a wide variety of water fowl. New Zealand has a total of 13 huntable wing shooting species. They are Mallard, Paradise, Grey and Shoveler duck, Black Swan and Greater Canadian Goose. Flying swans are spectacular. Licences for hunting game birds are issued by Fish & Game New Zealand. Limits for Canada Geese and Mallards are considerably more liberal. Duck Hunting is available early-May through June (North Island) and through July (South Island). There are 6 species of huntable Waterfowl in New Zealand. The grey duck favours secluded areas in contrast to the introduced mallard which is happy to live around humans. North Island New Zealand Waterfowl Hunting Packages include: Accommodations during the hunt, all meals and beverages, fully-guided hunting, firearm supplies. New Zealand offers the worlds best 'Estate' red stag hunting. Until the arrival of humans, 80% of the land was forested. Liberal bag limits and unique waterfowl species make this country one of the best destinations for the serious waterfowl hunter. The hosts are knowledgeable, professional, and eager to please their guests. B The daily bag limit of 5 mergansers is in addition to the daily bag limit of 6 ducks and may include no more than 2 hooded mergansers. New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation: it is situated about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. Hosted Hunts by Ramsey Russell, GetDucks.com. Guns may be unplugged. GetDucks.com is easy, one-step outfitting. They are now our most common duck and a very popular gamebird. License and transport sorted, ample opportunity and varying habitat experienced. The food and hospitality were absolutely top-notch. Life is full of tough decisions. Unlike most other developed countries with a hunting tradition, there are no bag-limits or seasons for hunting large game in New Zealand. Trout average 5 pounds but each season some double-digit trout are caught. Duck limits vary between Fish and Game regions but are typically 10 to 20 birds per day. While I felt this was unnecessary, I certainly appreciated the gesture when the birds were flying. The combination of New Zealand's liberal bag limits and our experienced guides will ensure you of a quality Waterfowl hunt. The U.S. And just for the fun of it there’s sometimes a barrel-burner of decoying pigeon hunt. Bagged some really cool mallard/grey duck hybrids, too. Most of the Anatidae in New Zealand are endemic, but a few have become naturalised here and several have been deliberately introduced. The trip was nothing short of spectacular….once the flight was out of the way (ugh!). New Zealand duck hunting was truly a fantastic trip made all the better by our hosts. There are 12 species of big game available for hunting in New Zealand: Wapiti (Elk), Red Deer, Sika deer, Rusa Deer, Sambar Deer, Whitetail Deer, Fallow Deer, Himalayan Thar, European Chamois, South Pacific Goat, Wild Pig, and Asiatic Buffalo. 300 - 320 inches is an exceptional genuine free range red stag. This provides you with information about the hunting seasons and bag limits for each species, maps and much more. All provide good trophies and many species have exceeded the trophy potential of their county of origin. 1. He had done his homework about where the ducks were hanging out, though the ducks didn’t fully co-operate on day 2. I love the landscape around Hanmer and we were very lucky to have sunshine both days. A warm hat, thick woolen socks, rain clothes, thermal underwear, binoculars, daypack, camera. With your feedback, we decided to move the trip up, so we could be in New Zealand for opening day of the duck season. Our New Zealand host-guide, John, was very easy to be with, clear in his directions, did good calls and had good eyes. Duck hunting in New Zealand Discussion in 'Hunting & Fishing' started by festerfromnzed, Jan 2, 2012. As soon as practicable after the notice for each season is approved by the Minister of Conservation, the NZ Council is required to publish the notice in the New Zealand Gazette. Fish & Game have extended duck hunting season and bag limits in Southland. The highly active Taupo volcanic zone has formed a large volcanic plateau, the North Island’s highest mountain, Mount Ruapehu 2,797 metres (9,177 ft), and a deep caldera filled by Lake Taupo, the country’s largest lake. About 80% of New Zealand’s flora is endemic, including 65 endemic genera. Robin was fantastic, just like an old friend. Two scaup per day from Jan. 12 through Jan. 31; during the Youth Waterfowl Days (Nov. 14 and Feb. 13), and during the new Veterans/Military Waterfowl Hunting Days on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. Certainly no lack of birds, and we had bagged all the birds we were after by the second morning. Our duck hunting areas lie just north of the province of Cordoba, and in the south in the province of Santiago del Estero. I have created this website as a way for me the share my passion for Duck Hunting New Zealand. There’s plenty from which to choose, too. An average wing shot should get around 15 ducks per day. Argentina offers some of the finest duck hunting to be found anywhere in the world. Paradise Shelducks can provide exceptional shooting over decoys on grass fields or barley stubble. All decoys and blinds are set out prior to you arriving in the field or lake so all you have to do is wait for the birds to arrive. Your host will accept gratuities when settling your account prior to departure, and will dispense among the staff accordingly. US Visitors fly from LA across the Pacific, a 12-hour direct flight to Auckland. When hunting, Mallards, Greys and Spoonbills, clients shoot mornings and evenings. Hunting is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity in New Zealand with numerous books and magazines published on the topic. Water fowl is the common name for the Anatidae, the family of birds that includes ducks, geese and swans. Referenced Hunt: New Zealand Turkey Hunting. All rights reserved. Referenced hunt: New Zealand Duck Hunt (North Island). South Island: Direct flights from LA and San Fransisco directly to Christchurch airport. You'll receive a copy of the Game Bird Hunting Guide with your licence. New Zealand trout fishing is the stuff from which dream are made. The harlequin duck season is closed. Baiting is legal, but not always necessary because waterfowl remain unpressured by hunting. “Seeing the paradise ducks decoy so readily was beautiful. Nevertheless, he found them and we had very good shooting. New Zealand Game Notice and hunting regulations: The purpose of the Game Notice is to set out the conditions under which a licence holder may hunt for game birds in each Fish & Game region. New Zealand’s only native mammal is a bat, so European settlers introduced several hunting species specifically for sport. I hope to take my sons to NZ in future, so they can enjoy gunning exotic waterfowl in Kiwi country. Large bodies of water where they feed on aquatic vegetation are favoured habitat. Home. Non-hunters $400. Paradise shelducks were one of six species added to the bag in plentiful number. it was a hunt, not a harvest). Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) in collaboration with the Council of Licenced Firearms Owners (COLFO) wish all duck hunters a safe and successful shoot this season. It’s worth it: this is a huge weekend to include undisturbed waterfowl and an excellent organized pheasant hunt. Of the main cities, Christchurch is the driest, receiving only 640 millimetres (25 in) of rain per year; Auckland, the wettest, receives almost twice that amount. Species – Big Game Hunting in New Zealand Well the boys sure delivered, from the moment we were greeted at the airport to our drop off 5 days later. Shotguns may be rented at South Island Lodge. Lots of turkeys – Got the peacock! Our hosts knew we had come to their country looking for five species and they all worked hard to get us our birds. New Zealand is home to many species of ducks and other waterbirds, each with their own charming characteristics and unique beauty. They were able to get me on all the different ducks I wanted. The mallard possession limit is 6, of which 3 may be hens). Saint John County lying south of No. North Island: Arrive into Auckland International Airport in the North Island, go through Customs. We were very well looked after by Robin and the chefs. You’ve got another winner. Guides have decoys and dogs. Paradise Shelducks only occur in New Zealand. In addition to duck species popularly hunted in the United States are indigenous species that top avid bird hunters’ lists. Swivel buckets would be an improvement on the seating but what we had worked for me. On occasion, Europeans traded goods. Walks by the river and picnics by the lake would not be the same without our quirky, feathered companions for company. These include the native Paradise Shelduck, commonly called a parrie, Pacific Black Duck, or Grey duck, New Zealand Shoveler, and the Black Swan which has introduced itself from Australia 1500 miles to the west. Challenging hunting is available in both free-range and intensively-managed, game ranch settings. From Australia, it’s a 3-hour flight across the Tasman Sea. It is legal to shoot 5 shot automatics in New Zealand. Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in New Zealand duck hunt package cost since tipping, in general, is discretionary. It is best viewed as a place to collect some unique and beautiful waterfowl; to experience quality not quantity. The island’s north is a flatter area, once covered by huge kauri trees. The country side was beautiful. Ducks, geese, pukekos, and even pheasants just came out of the woodwork. Limited to 2-3 guest hunters only. After reading about Netherlands, I’ve put that one on my list too. More Information: Big Game Hunting in New Zealand, Related Links – New Zealand Hunting and Fishing, Certification of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad (Form 4457), Importation of Fish and Wildlife Form 3-177. You may bring your own shotgun very easily, but firearms are included in these New Zealand duck hunting packages for those so inclined. For the first 2 days of the season (first weekend in May), a $350 per-day premium is applied. 1 Highway and west of Saint John Harbour, that part of Charlotte County lying south of No. Firearms and ammunition supplied were top notch. I most enjoyed hunting black swans! Endemic duck species prized by collectors include Paradise Shelducks (Tadorna variegate), Pacific Black Ducks (Anas superciliosa), Australian Shovelers (Anas rhynchotis). No license fees to hunt big game in New Zealand. Game animals include deer (including red, fallow and sika), chamois, tahr, pigs. Unlike other native duck species in New Zealand, the paradise shelduck has benefited from the extensive human modification of natural landscapes throughout the country. Traveling by vehicle, or helicopter, ensures an exciting day in beautiful remote scenery, and every opportunity to outwit the smart New Zealand Brown Trout. Chasing away the hawks from the kills was memorable. I loved the apres-hunting wine and hors d’oeuvres, and having my non-hunting friends join us was a bonus. Today, population control is achieved with safe and controlled hunting. What to Bring – New Zealand Bird Hunting Combo. Paradise shelducks are just about the coolest bird I’ve ever hunted…kind of like dumb geese. New Zealand duck hunting is a high-quality experience that can provide fun for the entire family. The combination of New Zealand's liberal bag limits and our experienced guides will ensure you of a quality Waterfowl hunt. Following Cook, New Zealand was visited by numerous European and North American whaling, sealing and trading ships. They are Mallard, Paradise, Grey and Shoveler duck, Black Swan and Greater Canadian Goose. Purchase a game bird licence from the Fish & Game New Zealand website. New Zealand waterfowl hunting offers some unique species. Transfer by domestic air to Palmerston North Regional Airport, about 1 hour flight, where hunters will be met by staff and transfered 2 hours to the coastal ranch. Certainly no lack of birds, and we had bagged all the birds we were after by the second morning. Wildlife Act 1953 Wildlife Regulations 1955 New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Stamp Regulations 1993. Working birds and meeting new duck hunters in a different country were memorable. Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations, 2015–2016: Newfoundland and Labrador. New Zealand waterfowl hunting is characterized by high-quality wingshooting. Fallow deer, the second most widely-distributed big game animal in New Zealand, are often taken while red stag hunting. When I contacted Ramsey Russell at Getducks.com about a trip to New Zealand hunting ducks he asked what specifically did I want to hunt. For the first 2 days of the season (first weekend in May), a $350 per-day premium is applied. For upland hunting stout walking boots and a shooting vest for shells and birds are helpful. Or we may just pull the trigger and do another Argentina trip. Different times of year require different set ups. Small Game Hunting There are 18 peaks over 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) the highest of which is Aoraki/Mount Cook at 3,754 metres (12,316 ft). ... Limit. I certainly didn’t lose any weight, and Sheryl and I had a blast just staying up late BS’ing with our hosts and probably drinking way too much beer, wine and port. Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island), and numerous smaller islands. For the best of all worlds, be sure to look at the New Zealand Hunting Calendar when planning your trip. In the Southern Alps, Tahr and Chamois challenge hunters in higher elevations, but the effort pays handsomely with trophies that can be hunted at the same time nowhere but in New Zealand. Indigenous Maori killed four of the crew and no Europeans returned to New Zealand until British explorer James Cook’s voyage of 1768-71. Red Deer are most popular among guest hunters. Non-hunters $400. Ramsey, I give the New Zealand duck hunting trip my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION. Thank you for your assistance in booking this hunt and exceeding all our expectations in NZ. Minimum 3-day hunt (3rd day standard rate). Māori hunted native paradise shelducks and grey ducks for meat and feathers, especially in late summer when the birds were fat from feeding. "After I book a hunt with GetDucks.com I relax knowing that all the arrangements will be taken care o...". First-rate waterfowl and upland game-bird hunting in New Zealand is also available. Ducks, geese, pukekos, and even pheasants just came out of the woodwork. Mallards and Canada Geese thrive, as do Black Swans (Cygnus atratus), and comprise the bulk of the New Zealand waterfowl hunting bag. New Zealand duck hunting was my third hunt at a GetDucks.com destination and I recommend them all. Bagged some really cool mallard/grey duck hybrids, too. ©2020 New Zealand Mountain Hunting Limited. Bruce getting a double on mallards was good! Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all receive a yearly average in excess of 2000 hours of sunshine. 2,516. Daily bag limits are between 2 - 25 depending on the species. Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons & Bag Limits New York Hunting 2020 ... For all other duck species found in New York, the daily limit is no more than 6. b Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. Thanks. Zone No. In the absence of natural predators, and as forests were converted to grasslands, these animals flourished. New Zealand duck hunting highly recommended! Duck hunting is managed and regulated by fish and game councils, which monitor species numbers, and set bag limits and the length of the hunting season. I liked the blind set-up. Waterfowl are plentiful, with daily bags usually exceeding the lawful take in the US, but New Zealand duck hunting is about decoying exotic species in the most enchanting scenery imaginable. 1 Highway, and the Grand Manan Islands and Campobello Island, except the following area, which is closed to hunting: the area in the Bay of Fundy known as The Wolves, including the surrounding waters. Ramsey and Anita always answered emails or got right back with us. “The start of the duck hunting season is being postponed from Saturday 2 May to start on the second weekend after that date that is decided for when New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. I’d like to go someplace to hammer specklebellies. Duck hunting is a great opportunity to get the kids outdoors to teach safe firearms handling and behaviour around shotguns. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limit. FLORIDA — Duck hunting no-shows will be handled differently this duck hunting season because of the coronavirus safety concerns, ... New Bag Limit On Scaup. I was able to get a couple pure Gray ducks. 2017 2018 average stag scores were over 370. They interbreed with the native grey ducks. Our New Zealand Pre-Trip include a general what-to-bring list. There are 6 species of huntable Waterfowl in New Zealand. Ducks: Daily limit of 6 with species restrictions below, possession limit of 18 Mallards: 4 (no more than 2 females) ... Limits are set for each species' hunting or trapping season. On opening day, our hosts gave us preferential treatment when it came to assigning hunting blinds (mai-mais). The season starts on the first Saturday in May and finishes the last Sunday in July. Because of its long isolation from the rest of the world and its island biogeography, New Zealand has extraordinary flora and fauna, descended from Gondwanan wildlife or since arriving by flying, swimming or being carried across the sea. Upland bird hunting in New Zealand rounds out our wingshooting programs perfectly. They move within New Zealand but do not migrate. They can be found in large flocks on pasture to which they have adapted well after the conversion from forest to grassland of much of New Zealand by European settlers from 1840. The Black Swan may not be hunted in Australia but is a popular gamebird in New Zealand. Normally hunters will take home a variety of excellent specimens for mounting. The South Island is the largest land mass of New Zealand, and is divided along its length by the Southern Alps. They frequent coastal lakes but move a lot making them rather unpredictable. Duck Hunting. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limit (e.g. Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand offers fair chase Hunting safaris on exclusive privately-owned land where both record book 'Free Range' & 'Game Ranch' trophies are regularly taken. Whereas hunting Paradise Ducks are day shoots. However, its isolation from continental influences and exposure to cold southerly winds and ocean currents give the climate a much milder character. Opening Saturday-Sunday of the season $1,225 per day. The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman and his crew in 1642. The opener truly high-volume duck hunting. New Zealand duck hunting season runs May through July and coincides with prime hunting for many big game species. I enjoyed shooting 5 shells – I had three birds on the ground in one volley (and plenty of misses as well!). Waterfowl hunters will have the opportunity to hunt from a variety of different hunting blinds. When I originally contacted you regarding the hunt, I had planned to travel a couple weeks later than what the trip dates finally became. Under sections 15 and 16 of the Wildlife Act 1953, the Minister of Conservation declares an open season for game in the Fish and Game Regions from 5 May 2018 to 3 May 2019 inclusive, subject to the conditions specified in the First and Second Schedules of this notice. Having lunch delivered to the field was very spiffy. Fifteen-plus waterfowl are a reasonable expectation. The top of South Island contains areas of forest in the Kahurangi and other national parks. Paradise shelducks are just about the coolest bird I’ve ever hunted…kind of like dumb geese. I was already headed to the South Island for a red stag hunt, and a … I was drawn to this New Zealand bird hunt at the SCI Sacramento Chapter Auction. The natural habitat for New Zealand’s  waterfowl is spectacular. Paradise shelducks were uncommon and declining during the nineteenth century due to over-hunting, but they have increased throughout the country since then. Awesome trip that we’ll never forget. There will posts on things outdoors, including Four Wheel Driving, Fresh and Salt Water Fishing and of course Duck Hunting.. My online alias Parriehunter came about from my very first opening weekend where my Father and I had a very good hunt on Paradise Duck’s. $875 Daily New Zealand Duck Hunting, includes some upland bird hunting. It was very clever, and portable, and easy to put up and take down. Sheryl wants to try Obregon…wouldn’t take much arm twisting to get me to go. Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations, ... For more information on AMPs and the new fine regime, consult the About the Environmental Enforcement Act web page. The south-western corner of South Island is Fiordland, an area of high mountains cut through with steep fjords. Red Deer Stags provide the quintessential experience for trophy big game hunting in New Zealand. Generally 5-10% land package cost is appropriate. During its long isolation New Zealand developed a distinctive fauna dominated by birds, a number of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and the mammals they introduced. Our South Island outfitter-affiliate delivers extraordinary guided fly fishing for large, wild Brown Trout in crystal clear mountain streams in various locations, all of them great.
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