Thread: Smallest calibre riffle allowed on Doc land

I was wondering if you can use a 223 on DOC land?

I thought I read somewhere 30 cal and above but thought I would ask the question of you good folk.

Cheers in advance for your help.

223 is fine, info available in their website too

Hamish

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Originally Posted by HNTMAD

223 is fine, info available in their website too

Hamish

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Thanks Hamish

Pretty much .22 centrefire or bigger centrefire, but not .22Hornet from memory

Thanks stug

Pretty sure the permit says 222 and above.

As above .222 is the minimum centrefire allowed under a normal permit. No 22 Hornet.
You can get special small game rimfire permits for certain areas, mostly for rabbits.

I know the reasons, but it's a daft rule if DOC want pest control done for free.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

As above .222 is the minimum centrefire allowed under a normal permit. No 22 Hornet.
You can get special small game rimfire permits for certain areas, mostly for rabbits.

What he said. 222 rem smallest centrefire cartridge allowed. Anything else by permit

If you're targeting small game you apply for this https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-re...unting-permit/

Cheers everyone for your answers, very helpful as always

If .222 is the smallest caliber allowed, does that mean 204 Ruger is a no-no?

This is where innovation has superseded the rules of the old days. Some of the new .22 caliber cartridges might have more power than a .222 but not allowed.

And even the 22 hornet with the new powders throwing a 50 gr bullet at >2700 fps, or 55 gr at 2650 fps.
Is definitely a no no as are all the 17 and 20 cal cartridges.
Z

Interesting,
Not knowing much of NZ I hadn't considered this in my planning. But I'm hoping to bring something bigger.
I'm pretty sure I've read a few times that DOC Fuller's used to use .222 on Reds back when they were culling so I guess that stands.

I also know in Australia some states require minimum calibres for certain deer species .
Generally a minimum of .243 for deer and .270 for Sambar Deer.