Thread: Southland Hunters; hunting in the Longwood?

Southland hunters may not be aware that there's quite a large area of the Longwood forest (try 26500 ha) that is Maori-owned - and managed by a Forest-Management firm based in Tuatapere;
After meeting their Operations Manager yesterday (nice chap), he shared with me that they were having to be extra vigilant - several of their workers currently cutting a road through the forest were abused by 'hunters' the day before (Saturday). (Yes, technically I was trespassing and put it all to rights this morning)

Hunters simply need a permit from the management company - who are very good to deal with - I honestly hadn't realised my DoC permit didn't cover all of the native areas. I'd hate our access to lovely forest be spoilt by some guys failing to show some basic respect.

Naturally I dislike us all being tarred by the same brush - so if any members are hunting in the Longwood, PM me and I'd be happy to pass on contact details so you too can be permitted and spread the word that we are the decent ones.

and no, the reds ain't moaning yet . . . (and they won't be until I get mine lol)

Si