Kiwis

[The Waterfowler]

Any Kiwis on here that can tell me if they are still doing any banding in NZ? Here's two Canadas I killed on the South Island a few years ago. Just curious.

[bonecrusher]

Yes we still are banding in New Zealand, (though not all Fish & Game Regions) I got three this season

[NZ waterfowler]

Where in the south island did you get those bands . I,m a fellow kiwi and have only shot one goose band in 20 years of hunting ?

[The Waterfowler]

WNW of Christchurch.

[NZ waterfowler]

That would make it the Molesworth Station area there are about 12 thousand geese in that area and those geese are tagged on Lake Ellesmere , near Christchurch .

[The Waterfowler]

Thanks for the info. I wasn't far from Ellesmere. We were shooting Swans and I killed them in the same field.

[phutch30]

what did the US fish and Wildlife band come off of? and where was it banded?

[The Waterfowler]

It was on a Canada I killed some years ago and will have to find the info. I think it was banded in Canada maybe Ontario, but not sure.

[NZ WEBFOOT]

Did you hunt with John Gemmell in Hamner ?

[Elvis Kiwi]

13 more days to endure lads...be firm....

[The Waterfowler]

Did you hunt with John Gemmell in Hamner ?

Yes have hunted with him and also in Queenstown on the south. Palmerston North, Masterton, Taupo on the South.

[Elvis Kiwi]

MAN THIS SITE HAS GONE SLOW
now 2016 just finished opening weekend
between 4 of us we managed 24 ducks and 11 giant canadas
went out Monday for jump shoot as my buddy wanted a black swan,got that then 7 ducks
went out Monday night with my teenage son and we managed another 7

[beretta24]

Any pics?

They ever get things arranged to allow foreigners the opportunity to hunt down there?

[Elvis Kiwi]

Any pics?

They ever get things arranged to allow foreigners the opportunity to hunt down there?

didnt bother with the camera this year
and its never been an issue to hunt here for visitors from overseas....my Mate from Sweden has managed all our waterfowl bar the Grey Duck...which he is off to chase tomorrow and we have only been out 4times.
so far hes taken canada goose/grey goose/pukeko/paradise duck/mallard/Black Swan and a beaut male spoonbill-shovellor

[beretta24]

Ok, you must be in New Zealand, for some reason I was thinking Australia. I would love to hunt New Zealand some time for all those species and peacock.

Not sure I've ever seen a more picturesque country to hunt.

[sloe]

Overseas visitors can hunt game birds and animals in Australia. Waterfowl can be hunted in 4 states. In Victoria the season runs for around 10 weeks from mid March with 8 species generally available. Bag limit varies from season to season up to 10 birds a day. A overseas visitors firearms lic. and game bird lic. is required. While hunting with a person who has a local LIc. No waterfowl I.D. is required. I have had a number of overseas friends hunt with me.We have even travelled to Tasmania and hunted Cape Barren geese and Peacocks. Only one issue since 1997 we don't have semi autos or pumps only 2 shots. I still take as many birds during the season and use a lot less ammo. Just made me a better shot .

[beretta24]

That's great it's available. What species are reasonable to target during a trip?

I've hunt in Europe, Argentina, and throughout the US, but Australia and new Zealand are still on my to do list.

[sloe]

If you were prepared to travel about the state it would be possible to take all 8 species. In a average year, where I hunt 6 species would not be a problem. The better years you can take all 8 in my area. We only had 7 on the list this year and a poor season I shot all 7. If you want to have a look at the birds google Game Management Auth. Victoria click on ducks and you can see what they look like. The Northern Territory has a later season than the southern states and have several other varieties as well as Magpie Geese. But you need to be prepared for the heat and 100% humidity.
If you were thinking of NZ I can recommend John Gemmell at Hanmer Springs. Did a trip with him some time back. Knows his stuff.

[beretta24]

Thanks for the info, it's much appreciated. Sometimes it's hard finding good links with information on hunting in other countries because our search engines seem to assume you don't want to know about hunting elsewhere, or they just don't prioritize hunting information period.

[Elvis Kiwi]

due to this jolly pesky virus,our duck season has been delayed this year.....2 more restless nights to endure before we get a run at some ducks....loads of birds around,it will be very interesting to note any diferences to other years,being some 3 weeks later and the birds having had nearly 2 months of next to zero human disturbance could make things very diferent.

[Dep6]

Hate to hear about the delay, hope you get out and limit out quick!!

[Elvis Kiwi]

we got out n had a ball.to be completely honest I wouldnt like to limit out....50 mallards and 25 paridise ducks,2 spoonies plus pukeko (swampies) phesant and quail and all the canadas you want......each per day!!!!!
we finished up with 33 birds between 4 of us for weekend and were more than satisfied,the getting out and away is as important in my camp. dog worked fine and I didnt run out of gas for boat and have to row this year LOL.