Mangatainoka Hut area hunting
Located in Hawke's Bay hunting in the Hawke’s Bay region
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Introduction
Mangatainoka Hut is situated close to the northern Kaweka Forest Park boundary. Located at 720 metres altitude, this hut is a good base for hunting trips.Species
- Deer - Red
- Deer - Sika
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Located at 720 metres altitude, this hut is well placed for hunting and provides access to the less-accessible northern area of the Kaweka Forest Park. The surrounding podocarp, red and mountain beech forest rises away from river valley floor to access numerous ridges, faces and stream gullies, along with some areas of open clearings.
Location
Mangatainoka Hut is located very close to the northern park boundary on the true left bank of the Mangatainoka River (a tributary of the Mohaka River)
Access
Hunters visiting the Mangatainoka area should expect mainly bush hunting, although some large areas of open clearings can be found at the "Mangatainoka Faces" located 1-2 kilometres south east of the hut site. Open top areas can be reached by heading south up the major ridges to reach the northern end of the Te Pukeohikarua Tops (there is a campsite/helipad here, close to a fenced exclosure site, an additional landing site is up the second side stream).
Careful stalking up the numerous gullies and spurs away from the main river valley floor should be rewarding – especially in the early morning or late evening periods. The terrain here is moderate to steep and characterised by numerous stream gullies that can sometimes confuse orientation.
Dogs
Only registered, avian aversion certified hunting dogs, guide dogs, companion dogs (certified by the Top Dog Companion Trust) and dogs used for special services (including conservation management activities) are permitted in the park. All other dogs are banned.
Contacts
Ahuriri / Napier Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | napier@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Level 2 Dunvegan House 215 Hastings Street Napier 4110 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 644 Napier 4140 |
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