Thread: Tongariro National Park-

Hey guys,

I'm a keen hunter from Norway that for the last 3 years have lived in New Zealand while studying in Auckland. Have hunted my whole life back home (mostly moose and deer), but it has unfortunately taken some time for me to get into hunting her in NZ. About a year ago I got my firearms licence and have been hunting both the north and south island with a few mates. This has all been on private land, but I now feel like I have the understanding of NZ hunting required to start exploring some land on my own. I was therefore thinking about Tongariro National Park as it seems to be more open and maybe a good place to start. I have done a few hikes there before, so I know my way around Whakapapa and Whakapapaiti Valley, but not sure what the numbers are like (both deer population and hunting pressure). I understand that the best way to learn about this is to get out and start exploring, but a few pointers would be much appreciated. As a student I don't have much time and will probably only be able to go out once a month at the most. Last year I went hunting with a mate down south and brought back enough meat to feed myself and my girlfriend for a few months, so I hope to be able to keep re-filling the freezer once in a while.

I'm hoping to go down for my first trip after the roar.