Thread: Ballot questions

I have some questions how the general balloting works. I’ve never done a application. Recently got back into hunting since a young fulla & want to start trying my luck with some of the South Island ballots. I've found few older threads on here but can’t really find answers to the below.

1. Are there any ballots you can apply for as a solo hunter, or provide names who might go closer to the ballot period? I’ve seen videos or heard of others doing it alone. (or maybe that was just for the cameras!)

2. Do all party members have to be hunters/firearms licence holders, or can I include family, i.e teenage sons details even if they are not licence holders yet?

3. What is the best place/website that has all the info on ballots and when they become available, how best to apply etc etc?

Just after the general ‘how to’ you guys have to offer.

Cheers