Announcements
Handheld thermal tech now allowed on public conservation land
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/06/2024 - 10:29amTechnology making it easier for hunters to find animals will be allowed on public conservation land from 1 June, Hunting and Fishing Minister Todd McClay has announced.
The use of hand-held thermal technology during daylight hours will add to safety and help hunters to better identify animals,” Minister McClay says.
2023 Sika Show Undrawn Tusk Competition
Submitted by admin on Mon, 30/10/2023 - 10:22pmThe 2023 Sika Show, hosted at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, was the backdrop for the NZPHA undrawn tusk measurement competition. A total of 130 entrants tried to guess the measurement of the jaw pictured below, The measurement needed was 19 6/8ths. Despite this challenge, only three entries were correct, earning the prestigious prizes sponsored by Garmin.
2023 AGM
Submitted by admin on Mon, 22/05/2023 - 10:13pmNotice is hereby issued of the New Zealand Pig Hunting Association's intention to hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday July 9th 2023
The meeting will be held at Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 1 Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand commencing at 1 PM
Items for discussion should be addressed to the secretary.
Nominations for the committee will be taken on the day.
A full agenda will be issued on or before the 30th June 2023.
Pest control operation in the Mapara Wildlife Management Reserve
Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/07/2022 - 9:46pmPlease see attached letter and factsheet regarding the upcoming aerial pest control operation in the Mapara Wildlife Management Reserve. EcoFX is undertaking this operation on behalf of the Department of Conservation.
You can find further information about 1080, including the safety data sheet on our website: http://www.ecofx.co.nz/current-aerial-operations/
Te ara ki mua:
Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/07/2022 - 9:34pmTe ara ki mua:
A framework for adaptive management of wild goats, deer, wild pigs, tahr, and chamois
This document (Te Ara ki Mua) gives effect to Te Mana o te Taiao Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy
(ANZBS) 2020 as an adaptive framework for managing goats, deer, pigs, tahr, and chamois. Te Ara ki Mua aims
to balance the different and sometimes competing values held about these animals and their management.
Kiwi, weka and penguin avoidance training for your dog
Submitted by admin on Wed, 23/03/2022 - 6:14pmKiwi, weka and penguin avoidance training for your dog
Hunter convicted of ill treatment of wild pig after filming it being stabbed
Submitted by admin on Tue, 25/01/2022 - 7:48amKaraka Berry Warning
Submitted by admin on Fri, 14/01/2022 - 8:41amRecreational Hunting Survey
Submitted by admin on Sat, 18/12/2021 - 7:48pmDo you hunt to fill the freezer, or for other reasons?