Thread: Are the Ernslaw forestry blocks any good?

Plenty of deer in the forestry mate.
As far as the DOC blocks go: You should enter the ballot each month regardless of where you are at with any outstanding permits. If you have flexibility with your time, then just ring up the Invercargill office and you can get mid week blocks (although March through May can be hard due to popularity)

Originally Posted by Dama dama

.... just ring up the Invercargill office and you can get mid week blocks (although March through May can be hard due to popularity)

I got told by DoC late last year that they were not allowing mid-week hunting for now in the DoC blocks, I think due to Earnslaw forestry operations. Anyone know if that's still the case?
cheers

Originally Posted by luckey

I got told by DoC late last year that they were not allowing mid-week hunting for now in the DoC blocks, I think due to Earnslaw forestry operations. Anyone know if that's still the case?
cheers

Pretty sure they do allow them as the options for mid week blocks are still in the application form, unless they forgot to update that. I just know that certain blocks are off limits during weekdays.

Originally Posted by JessicaChen

Pretty sure they do allow them as the options for mid week blocks are still in the application form, unless they forgot to update that. I just know that certain blocks are off limits during weekdays.

That's correct, Tramways and a couple of other DOC blocks are closed week days, as are all Ernslaw blocks. Most DOC open during week, still need win them in ballot, or get issued by DOC.