North Canterbury region

Fish & Game New Zealand’s North Canterbury region offers much to the angler. Without a doubt the star attraction of the region is the sea-run salmon fishery. Mallard ducks are the most abundant and popular game bird in the region. The paradise shelduck is the next most popular species among hunters in the region and like the mallard, also does well in developed land. The North Canterbury region offers the best Canada goose hunting in the country. These pages will keep you up to date with important and timely information about fishing and hunting in the North Canterbury region. See the menu to the right for more navigation options.

North Canterbury News


North Canterbury Both Barrels Apr 2013

The game bird season opens on the 4th of May and all indications are that it is going to be a good opening.

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North Canterbury Reel Life Mar 2013

Over the last two months staff and volunteers have been busy rescuing fish from a number of streams in the Lake Ellesmere catchment, along with many from the Ashley River where the flows dropped daily stranding fish in every pool.

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Important dates for Game Bird hunters

Here's where you'll find out all the important dates in the upcoming game bird hunting season.

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Sea Run Salmon Management Plan

The North Canterbury Fish & Game Council gives public notice of the North Canterbury Sea Run Salmon Management Plan

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North Canterbury Map

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