Boyle River
Alerts
Boundaries are approximate and not suitable for accurate boundary definition. Check current DOC permit conditions before hunting. Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Chamois, Deer - Red, Pigs
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
No dogs
About this hunting block
The Boyle River hunting area is part of Lake Sumner Forest Park. Pigs, red deer and chamois are present.
General information
The Boyle River hunting area is part of Lake Sumner Forest Park. It borders the Lewis Pass National Reserve, St James Conservation Area and Glenhope Station.
The terrain is moderate to steep. Vegetation is predominantly beech forest with shrubland, tussock and open tops. Pigs, red deer and chamois are present in low to moderate numbers.
Other hunters and trampers may be encountered.
Take precautions and identify your target.
Access
There is no vehicle access into this area. Foot access to the upper Boyle and Magdalen is via the St James Walkway. Parts of this track cross Glenhope Station. Strictly no hunting is permitted in this area.
Rifles must be carried with the bolt removed when on the track.
Access to the tops of the Libretto Range is possible from SH 7 by crossing the Lewis Park National Reserve and climbing through the bush.
Access to the six small areas marked at the southern end of the hunting area map requires permission from Glenhope Station.
Landholders
For access permission across private property or to enter the areas outside conservation land, contact Glenhope Station.
Maps
NZTopo50 maps BT23, BU23, BU24
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted in the Boyle river hunting block as kiwi are present.
There may be avalanche danger
Before you go check the:
- avalanche terrain in this area.
- avalanche danger on the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory.
Additional information
Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt. Check the pesticide summary map.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block