Thread: How to Kaingaroa pheasants and quail

This coming season I’m hoping to take the old man out for a pheasant and quail shoot in Kaingaroa. I haven’t done any bird hunting in the pines before and am wondering what signs to look for when searching for an area with good bird numbers (no need to tell me your secret spots).

I have seen plenty of both species along the road sides around the Matahina and Tarawera forests but am not too sure what to look for further in. Do they tend to stick to the thick stuff, the recently felled blocks or around the new growth or can I just pick any logging road and happen across a few? Any other tips and advice about hunting in the area is also welcome. Cheers guys.