Both Barrels

Both Barrels May 2023 - Central South Island

Opening Weekend Report It was another “BBQ weather” Opening Weekend with calm and mild conditions – luckily, there was just enough wind in most places to put movement in the decoy…

Central South Island
15/05/2023

Both Barrels May 2023 - North Canterbury

Above: Matthew Garrick and Whio after a successful day hunting Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.

North Canterbury
15/05/2023

Both Barrels May 2023 - West Coast

Right: Hunter Heney having a great first opening morning behind his 410 shotgun. The 2023 Game bird season is underway!

West Coast
15/05/2023

Both Barrels May 2023 - Nelson/Marlborough

Above Right: Flooded rivers meant some hunters couldn’t reach their maimai or had to abandon ship.

Nelson/Marlborough
15/05/2023

Both Barrels May 2023 - Wellington

Above: A fine start to the season for Wairarapa’s Mitchell family, who hunted public land over Opening Weekend.

Wellington
15/05/2023

Both Barrels May 2023 - Taranaki

Opening morning overview Opening morning dawned with low clouds, drizzle, and some wind for much of the region, the most unsettled weather we’ve had for an opening morning in a long…

Taranaki
15/05/2023

Both Barrels May 2023 - Eastern

Above. Right: Above Right: Marshall Jack with his first swan. Photographer-Steve Jack Many hunters are reporting an excellent start to the opening weekend.

Eastern
15/05/2023

Both Barrels May 2023 - Auckland/Waikato

Important new policy review affects you-Your chance to advocate for hunters The Freshwater Policy Review will set the management priorities for our wetlands, lakes and rivers for a generation.