Fiordland Activities (11.3 MB) - Southern Lakes

hunting
Anyone wishing to undertake hunting within the National Park must obtain a permit from the Department of
Conservation. Red deer thrived after their release within Fiordland National Park in the early 1900s. Throughout New
Zealand the introduced deer multiplied so rapidly that they quickly became a threat to the environment and organised
hunting operations were introduced in an attempt to reduce numbers. Recreational hunting has remained popular in the
Fiordland area - species include red deer, wapiti and chamois. The Wapiti is a larger species than the red deer, with the
original stock having been gifted to New Zealand by US President Roosevelt, and released within Fiordland in 1905. A
limited season exists for wapiti and the herd is closely managed.
general information
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
fiordland national park
Please contact the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre for all hunting permits and general information regarding hunting within
the Fiordland National Park.
contact
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Department of Conservation
ph 64 3 249 7924
address Cnr Lakefront Dr & Manapouri H’way, Te Anau fax 64 3 249 0257
28
po box 29, Te Anau
e fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
www doc.govt.nz
Fiordland Wapiti Foundation
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The Fiordland Wapiti Foundation advocates on behalf of Wapiti hunters in the Wapiti area of Fiordland National Park.
contact Paul Peychers or Chris Whyte ph 64 3 249 8050
po box 183, Te Anau 9640 fax 64 3 249 8050
e fiordlandwapitifoundation@xtra.co.nz
activities www.fiordland.org.nz
www fiordlandwapitifoundation.org
Hunting Guides
Hunt South
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Guided hunting experiences within the Fiordland National Park and Mount Cook South Island, New Zealand
contact Dave & Ali Wilson owner operator ph 64 3 249 9230
address 198 Mount York Road, Te Anau mob 021 131 9832
postal 198 Mount York Road, R D 1, Te Anau 9679 fax 64 3 249 9232
e
huntsouthnz@yahoo.com.au