Dean Forest Conservation Area hunting
Located in Mainland Southland hunting in the Southland region
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Introduction
You can hunt red deer and pigs in the Dean Forest Conservation Area.Species
- Deer - Red
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Seasonal restrictions
No dogs during Easter, Labour weekend, and between 20 December and 31 January.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Located in western Southland to the east of Lake Monowai and boarding Fiordland National Park. The vegetation is predominately beech and the terrain rolling. Permits for this area also cover Motu Bush and Lonekers Scenic Reserve.
Access
Dean Forest is accessed from Clifden along Lillburn Valley Road, Dean Forest Road and Lillburn- Monowai Road. The Tarata gate is locked, no vehicle access.
Landholders
Rayonier - southlandpermits@rayonier.com
Maps
NZTopo50 maps - CE07, CE08, CF07, CF08
A selection of Topo50 maps which cover the Southland region are available to purchase from the DOC Murihiku Office.
If you require a map that is not supplied at the Murihiku Office, you can download maps or check out a list of other retailers on the Land Information New Zealand website.
Animals present
Red deer - moderate numbers
Pigs - moderate numbers
Dogs
- Dogs must be registered and are not permitted in huts.
- When crossing private land, dogs are to be on a leash until well into forest and kept under control.
- DOC must be notified regarding missing or lost dogs on conservation land.
- No dogs allowed during Easter, Labour weekend and between, 20 December and 31 January.
Huts
There are no DOC huts available.
Additional information
If possuming, a permit must be obtained by visiting the DOC Murihiku Office in Invercargill.
Contacts
Murihiku / Invercargill Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | invercargill@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
7th Floor CUE on Don 33 Don Street Invercargill 9810 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 743 Invercargill 9840 |
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