Thread: When are the NZ game bird seasons on Sth island?

Different areas have different limits but the above is when game bird season starts.

Swans vary by region and the populations are fairly localised to big lakes but at Ellesmere it's 5 per day from may to sep. The better hunting is in august and september when they fly into flooded paddocks. It's basically the same as goose hunting except lots easier.

[QUOTE]Swans vary by region and the populations are fairly localised to big lakes but at Ellesmere it's 5 per day from may to sep. The better hunting is in august and september when they fly into flooded paddocks. It's basically the same as goose hunting. except lots easier[/QUOTE]

easier,s a relative term massive they soon wise up when you have a few goes at them plus staying awake is advisable otherwise certain goose call fanatics poach your birds