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 Map

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North Canterbury News

How to find (and keep) a duck pond on private land

Private ponds are great for a variety of reasons:

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North Canterbury Reel Life Apr 2012

Winter fishing opportunities

Although many of the upper reaches of the big rivers are now closed, the lower reaches remain open throughout the year.

These include the lower reaches of the Rakaia, Selwyn, Waimakariri, Ashley, Hurunui and Waiau rivers.

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North Canterbury Both Barrels Apr 2012

‘Plenty ducks’ from trend counts

Based on our aerial trend counts it looks like there will be plenty of ducks around this season. Since 2007 our trend counts show there has been a 12% increase in the dabbling duck population in Canterbury.

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Evening celebrates duck hunting – 3 May, 6.30 pm

The New Zealand Game Bird Hunters Association are putting on FREE evening to celebrate the start of the game season. The event will be held at the "fitz" Tui Clubrooms, corner Fitzgerald Avenue & Cashel Street, Christchurch.

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