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Eastern Region Hunting

Some of New Zealand's best pheasant and quail hunting is found in the Eastern Region. See the latest Eastern Region Hunting news below or use the menu links to the right for more information.

If you shoot a banded duck, please phone 0800 434 742, with the shooter's details, bands details and date and location the bird was shot, or complete the form below and post to Private Bag 3010, Rotorua 3046

Banded Duck Return Form

> Results for 2012 Eastern Region Hunting Ballot Draw
> Eastern Region Hunting Ballot Application Form 2012

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Eastern Region hunting News

Return those duck bands!

Hunters that shoot banded ducks this season are being urged to return the band information to us.

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Thumbs up for Eastern Region hunters

Eastern Region Fish & Game officers have given hunters a thumbs up after the opening weekend of the game bird season – with only one offence detected in a major ranging operation.

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Duck season dominated by fine weather

Eastern Region’s Senior Fish & Game Officer Matt McDougall says the success achieved on opening weekend of the game bird hunting season varied considerably, from hunters who were close to limit bags by late morning, to a few unfortunate others who had yet to down a bird when checked.

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Eastern Both Barrels Apr 2012

As usual, we’re hoping that weather conditions and duck activity come together in the creation of a great day’s waterfowl hunting on May 5.

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