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Thread: Rotorua/BOP wallaby opportunitys?

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    Rotorua/BOP wallaby opportunitys?

    Hello all.
    Ill cut straight to the case, I'm looking for any farms around Rotorua/BOP that have Wallaby problems that I could look at sorting out for you. In exchange I can offer a box or maybe a bourbon or we can sort something out.
    Personally I haven't shot any before I know they're in DOC areas around but been told they're often more out at night (which obviously cant hunt at night in DOC) or day but you have to have a good view range to spot them (as opposed to thick bush).
    About me: I'm 24 and a Tradie living around Taupiri reasonably new to hunting, still working toward getting a Ute or 4x4 for hunting too so for now the good old corolla works.
    Feel free to flick us a message.
    Thank you all for your time.

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    Talk to Maurice Wilkie at DOC Rotorua.
    He will know of anyone wanting assistance. Or at least good areas to start asking.
    Overkill is still dead.

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    I live in the Kaimai's and DoC would have you believe the place is riddled with wallaby's....I have lived here for over 30 years and never seen one...you are welcome to come have a look for one...I drink Cody's, bring plenty.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidGunn View Post
    I live in the Kaimai's and DoC would have you believe the place is riddled with wallaby's....I have lived here for over 30 years and never seen one...you are welcome to come have a look for one...I drink Cody's, bring plenty.
    "You should have been here yesterday, they were everywhere, hey pass me another Cody's will ya?"
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    touch base with the Regional Council at Rororua as well they are heavily involved in wallaby control- perhaps more so than DOC Dale Williams is the guy running it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry the hunter View Post
    touch base with the Regional Council at Rororua as well they are heavily involved in wallaby control- perhaps more so than DOC Dale Williams is the guy running it
    When living at Hamurana I tried via various means to access wallaby hunting. Official cullers and their bosses were unwilling to help (guessing H&S). A few were seen by a mate on the Okareka to Okataina track during daylight hrs last week. Dawn and dusk in that area might provide.
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    Get your self a timberlands forestry permit, rotoehu is full of them
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ingrid 51 View Post
    When living at Hamurana I tried via various means to access wallaby hunting. Official cullers and their bosses were unwilling to help (guessing H&S). A few were seen by a mate on the Okareka to Okataina track during daylight hrs last week. Dawn and dusk in that area might provide.
    I have found the same in the past, talking with councils and even logging companies about hunting possums. Usually giving the cold shoulder as they have their own cullers. Although that may have changed with the new liability laws recently changing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmwsm View Post
    Talk to Maurice Wilkie at DOC Rotorua.
    He will know of anyone wanting assistance. Or at least good areas to start asking.
    I'll flick the office an email to try and touch base with them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trav-6mmrem View Post
    Get your self a timberlands forestry permit, rotoehu is full of them
    Will definitely look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

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