Thread: Possum trapping spots in Wellington

Hi there,

I'm looking to do some recreational possum trapping in the Wellington area. Just wondering if anyone knows somewhere that isn't been baited? I'm finding that the council is baiting a huge amount of places.

Thanks heaps

Ring the Wellington Regional Council office in Upper Hutt and ask to speak to the manager of Pest control ( Glen ) ask him where you can go that hasn't been poisoned in a good while. if using leg hold traps it will need to be well off any tracks, Karapoti always was good in certain areas. (motor bike required)

Going by the lack of road kills and my last few trips at night I haven't seen a possum for months. they are becoming endangerd around wellington.

Last one my old man shot up at my parents was 6 months ago. The bait stations are thick around my parents property though on the council land surrounding.

Went up the Orongorongo a couple of months ago. Stayed in a DOC hut and took the .177 (1200 fps) for my son to do some plinking. After dark the bush was think with them, took down several and gave many more a sore ass.