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Adult male Southern dotterel in full breeding plumage at Awarua Bay

Image: Daniel Cocker | DOC

The wild goat hunting competition is back for 2024. Compete for over $70,000 worth of prizes and help protect the environment.

20 September 2024

Meat the G.O.A.T

Wild goat meat is some the best there is. Even though it’s not high up on the typical hunters target species, wild goat provides good eating. Here are some tasty recipes!

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Bush to Belly event in Punakaiki celebrates wild goat meat

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