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Eastern
Both Barrels July - Eastern
The dabbling duck and paradise shelduck seasons have now finished in the Eastern region. Pukeko can still be hunted throughout the region and black swan in area management A1.
- Eastern
- 21/07/2025
Both Barrels June 2025 - Eastern
There are some fascinating band recoveries. When we attach a leg band to a game bird we never know where it will end up.
- Eastern
- 19/06/2025
Both Barrels May 2025 - Eastern
Eastern staff had hoped that the bad weather forecast early in the week prior to the opening would provide hunters with a good start to the season.
- Eastern
- 23/05/2025
Both Barrels April 2025 - Eastern
If you are reading Both Barrells – then you’re probably a game bird licence holder. If you’re reading Eastern’s section – then you’re probably hunting in our region.
- Eastern
- 24/04/2025
Both Barrels July 2024 - Eastern
The boys getting ready to hunt swan and geese.
- Eastern
- 23/07/2024
Both Barrels June 2024 - Eastern
The 2024 Eastern game bird season to date Picture Above: Mike and dog Dash with a nice cock pheasant.
- Eastern
- 20/06/2024
Both Barrels May 2024 - Eastern
Hunting has been tricky in Eastern - with clear skies and windless.
- Eastern
- 23/05/2024
Both Barrels April 2024 - Eastern
Not long to go now! Maimai should be tagged (if hunting public land), dressed, and ready for opening weekend.
- Eastern
- 22/04/2024
Both Barrels July 2023 - Eastern
Above: Dwayne Devanny with a nice drake.
- Eastern
- 17/07/2023
Both Barrels June 2023 - Eastern
The biggest threat to hunting and fishing is legislative changes. And there are some very serious threats on the horizon.
- Eastern
- 20/06/2023