Thread: Level 3 hunting ban lifted - only on private land

Great, so we have to pretty much live on, or very close to the “private” land we want to hunt on. We cant use a vehicle to take our guns etc, or to bring back any meat? So, are we to walk down the road with our rifle, and a dead beast on our back coming back? What the hell good is this for the most of us?

So conservation land is closed to hunters but open for others?

Originally Posted by Saxguy

Great, so we have to pretty much live on, or very close to the “private” land we want to hunt on. We cant use a vehicle to take our guns etc, or to bring back any meat? So, are we to walk down the road with our rifle, and a dead beast on our back coming back? What the hell good is this for the most of us?

My understanding of what the Level 3 rules are:

You're allowed to drive to the private property where you have permission to hunt.
You can't use vehicles within that property to access the hunting area.
That is no quad bikes etc to access the back blocks.
You'll have to carry in your rifle (within the private property) and carry it out along with what you're keeping from what you've shot.

Of course I could be wrong - there's a first time for everything.

Absolute bullshit.
Nothing’s changed from level 4, those with private land likely were still hunting through level 4.
90% of us still can’t hunt then.

No hunting for me as no quads allowed 🤨

This is also going to drive a wedge between us, which is the last thing we need. If you have land you can hunt, by all means go get em. But to try to keep shitfights to a minimum maybe its a good idea to keep the pictures and stories of private land hunts quiet until we've reached level 2 when everyone can get out there.

Originally Posted by Dev

Absolute bullshit.
Nothing’s changed from level 4, those with private land likely were still hunting through level 4.
90% of us still can’t hunt then.

A little has changed.

Under Level-4 you shouldn't drive from your property to another private property to hunt.
Under Level-3 you may drive from your property to another private property to hunt with others your bubble.

You're correct at Level-4 if it is legal you may hunt on your own property.

Looks like I'll have to go tramping on public land then.

When tramping one should carry a firearm as a means of notifying others when in distress...or some such excuse...just remember to take the suppressor off if one needs to be heard.

seems fairly consistent with the "no fishing from boats" thing, "keep the bulk of the idiots avoiding each other" if possible and minimize people moving about" AKA "stay at home if possible".

This is just ludicrous . I can go hunting on Private land but only if I walk , so how does the farmer/forester get around a magic carpet ? . But if I turn up with a mountain bike , go for it And I can't hunt Public land ? ,why because there are all those dangerous bikers and trampers .
Boy am I lucky to have such far thinking Politicians looking out for my well being , just think of all those dangerous things I could be doing without their consistent guidance .

Originally Posted by Tahr

Has what "region" means under L3 been clarified?

I think it will possibly be different to what is normally considered a region. Or what is considered a DHB region. Wellington is a good example. I suspect that the Wellington side of the Rimutakas will be required to stay on that side and visa versa. By the time Aucklanders get out of the city limits for a hunt, I suspect they will have had to drive longer than permitted. Hunting on private land will also include small game and any sort of hunting is better than none in my opinion ay. There will undoubtedly be a heap of city hunters who are disadvantaged by this, but I would suggest the rule is being made around what is safe not what is neccessarily fair. I guess its not forever. My attitude is that of celebrating what I can do as of next week and not what I cant. I also cant wait to get in to the bush and hear the bellbirds again. Something to look forward to that's for sure.

This is utterly discriminatory. Land incl farms and Forests in "multiple iwnership" will be hunted, probaly ink Ureweras and similar but citizens are not petmitted to hunt their OWN PUBLIC LANDS.
I have sent clear message to MP at Parliament watch dogs committee. I hope others do the same.
Sage should be locked away along with Ardern and their discriminatory caucus IMO.

Originally Posted by Chur Bay

Looks like I'll have to go tramping on public land then.

Take your rifle for protection from wild animals 😉

Originally Posted by Cyclops

My understanding of what the Level 3 rules are:

You're allowed to drive to the private property where you have permission to hunt.
You can't use vehicles within that property to access the hunting area.
That is no quad bikes etc to access the back blocks.
You'll have to carry in your rifle (within the private property) and carry it out along with what you're keeping from what you've shot.

Of course I could be wrong - there's a first time for everything.

And be home before it gets dark.