Thread: Got asked for my permit today

I usually print out a topo map for where I'm going from nztopomaps.com and print the hunting permit on the other side of the paper. Cover it all in clear tape, put it in a plastic bag and it easily lasts a year. Would be happy to produce it for a doc ranger, but like many I've never seen one in the flesh, not sure what the point of the permit is anyway.

Originally Posted by horihunter

save mine as pdf to my iPod which I use for ballistics so is in my range finder case. easy

+1 but android phone and a printed copy in ziplock bag the pack/bumbag.

I've seen DOC staff on DOC administered land, they didn't seem keen on us disturbing their quiet little twosome.

Originally Posted by Toby

I want to be aske for my permits. Just like my FAL I was happy when I got asked for it just because I could say yes. But just like fish and game never seen a ranger in my life

Hey Toby. I duck shoot on a F&G ballot area, and we get checked every year. Why they check us when we have to buy our license in November, is beyond me. Seems we are an easy option - just fill in the numbers to prove they are doing a job I suppose!

I saw doc in the bush but never got asked, even though I carry one in a ziplock at all times.

I get permits if on doc land but what happens if u can't produce it or silly enough not to have1

Originally Posted by Sniper

I just put mine in a zip-lock bag. Does the trick.

I do to works well, no complaints with the online method no excuse for not having one now.

Whats a permit?

Yeah, mines in a zip lock bag too, permits only last 4 months, so easy to print one and renew it again on the net. They were doing work on the track, not much to ask to print a permit off is it considering its free, so no excuse to not have one if you ask me, we very lucky in nz that we can hunt without paying a fee and go where you like in most places in DOC, so why wouldnt you follow the rules... we live in a hunting paradise really

Who's this bloke called DOC?

I'd first be asking him to produce proof he has authority to ask you for it?

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

Who's this bloke called DOC?

I'd first be asking him to produce proof he has authority to ask you for it?

Good point, needs to be warranted DOC employee technically, not just any Joe Bloggs volunteering over the summer. But why cause an issue?

Toby I've never seen a F&G ranger either and have paid for licenses for ages.
The DOC permit I had with me when hunting wallabies in Okataina Reserve was in front pocket in pack but Dr.Who never showed up.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

Good point, needs to be warranted DOC employee technically, not just any Joe Bloggs volunteering over the summer. But why cause an issue?

He had the Doc uniform on and driving a DOC hilux, he was the guy in charge of over looking the work being done

I would be honored too meet a ranger as they a doing there bit to look after our hunting grounds and fishing waters.

Ken Mills is your man Dundee. He's in Onga and is a good guy

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Ken Mills is your man Dundee. He's in Onga and is a good guy

+1 but he still works for DOC