Thread: Hunting or fishing under level 4

Put it to rest or put it to the test. Broadcast here loudly and to all the media/social media/police/DOC/Jacinta etc that you are going hunting over several nights on such a date and time during lockdown at a place well away from home that requires many hours travel and go hunting. Once done, post here how it went, then we all will know.

Few pigs and deer getting about at the moment on farm. Do I have the time or energy for "pest control" ?? Nope ��

Bop Regional Council has a big black/ grey NO FISHING in LEVEL 4 done!

Originally Posted by Maca49

Bop Regional Council has a big black/ grey NO FISHING in LEVEL 4 done!

What, no gill netters over Western Bays.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yeah, although I don't actually think the so called loop holes exist. Or at least they don't until they are tested, and who would want to do that (rhetoric question - some drop-kick would)?
Im just suggesting that we use our common sense. Hell, Ive got very limited hunting life left and this L4 is doing my head in - but here I am sitting at home 'cos I think its the best thing to do for myself and others.

and this is why I chucked toys when Alan and Sue decided to back the fella caught last time.........he went out,flicking the bird at everyone staying home....

From what ive read , pest control is allowed at level 4 .
Which is exactly what ive been doing , but not many pests out the mo...(rabbits)

Originally Posted by tetawa

What, no gill netters over Western Bays.

Not even Grey baiting

Personally I can't see any problem with it as long as you're sensible about things. Last lockdown I was in Queenstown about 2 minutes walk from the lake, went fishing a couple of times and even the cops that walked past didn't have any problem. Driving anywhere or being out for more than a couple of hours would be frowned upon I think.

Can't wait to see the hunting stories on here and on Youtube about how well they got on with their trip into the hills over the level 4 period - DOC land?
Seemed to be a bit of a gap last April about those that went hunting during level 4? If you though it was legal, don't be so shy to test the rules and make it public on the forum.
At the end of the day, your not doing the recreational hunter much good nor renewal for your firearms license?
Lesson- maybe shouldn't have voted Labour??

yes mate had acusation of hunting during last lockdown thrown at him as reason for not fit n proper...luckily he had time and date on his phone to proove it wasnt during but was the day BEFORE lockdown.

Originally Posted by Dan.22-250

Personally I can't see any problem with it as long as you're sensible about things. Last lockdown I was in Queenstown about 2 minutes walk from the lake, went fishing a couple of times and even the cops that walked past didn't have any problem. Driving anywhere or being out for more than a couple of hours would be frowned upon I think.

Agree. Problem is some people don't know where to draw the line and think a full blown fishing or hunting mission is ok too.

Originally Posted by Hunteast

Can't wait to see the hunting stories on here and on Youtube about how well they got on with their trip into the hills over the level 4 period - DOC land?
Seemed to be a bit of a gap last April about those that went hunting during level 4? If you though it was legal, don't be so shy to test the rules and make it public on the forum.
At the end of the day, your not doing the recreational hunter much good nor renewal for your firearms license?
Lesson- maybe shouldn't have voted Labour??

I doubt any likely NZ Government would have done it differently.

Originally Posted by berg243

dont you have a heap of baleage wrap to pick up instead of looking at the wildlife.

Nah, he burns it on the spot

Originally Posted by Husky1600

As the law stands, anybody is allowed to gather food as a customary right. It is not a right granted depending on race.

From https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-levels...alert-level-4/

WTF?

i think if you are delivering some labour party propaganda pamphlets on the way then it might be ok? ,,,,