Tauranga is surrounded by forests with a range of species that are targeted by hunters including Deer, Goats & Pigs. Some forest blocks allow hunting with the correct permits. The Tauranga area boundaries roughly start from near Matata and go all the way up to Waihi Beach and across to Paeroa in the North and West. Within these areas are public conservation land blocks managed by the Department of Conservation.
For information on hunting permits and where you can hunt in the Tauranga region visit the Department of Conservation website here.
Tauranga Conservation Parks Hunting
Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Possum, deer and pig are hunted in this 37,000 hectare park. A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
Otanewainuku Forest hunting
Otanewainuku is located south of Oropi, Tauranga. Fallow deer are found in reasonable numbers in the forest, which is also a kiwi zone subject to a large scale community conservation project. A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land. No dogs permitted.
Otawa Forest hunting
Otawa Forest is located in the Papamoa Hills south of Te Puke. Red Deer and Fallow Deer are popular here as well as wild pigs. No dogs are allowed at the Otawa Forest. A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.