DOC hunting area
Bullen
Open3,822haMolesworth Station and Clarence grazing lease
Alerts
Boundaries
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Species
Chamois, Deer - Red, Goats, Pigs
Permit requirements
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dog access
No dogs
About this hunting block
A 3,822 hectare hunting area in Molesworth Recreation Reserve.
General information
This block is part of the Upper South Island open hunting permit area.
Maps
Topo50 series: BT25, BT26
Special conditions
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- This permit does not authorise hunting for parts of March and April during the balloted roar period. For more information see Molesworth roar ballot system.
- No hunting is permitted on the Bullen block from 16 April to 30 September, or on the Elliott block from 16 April to 31 October.
- Canada Goose and Chukar hunt periods: This permit does not authorise hunting for specified periods in March, June and October. See the Canada Goose and Chukar hunt dates for more information.
- In addition to the species listed in Standard Condition 1, this permit authorises the hunting of rabbit and hares.
- Despite Standard Condition 9, this permit authorises access by foot to the permit area through other hunting blocks in Molesoworth Recreation Reserve. Hunting on blocks outside of the permit area is prohibited.
- Hunters must adhere to the Molesworth Care Code while in Molesworth Recreation Reserve.
- Vehicle use in the Reserve is limited to the public roads and Acheron Road. Acheron Road is only open between 7 am and 7 pm from 1 October until Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April, whichever is later. These roads may be closed at any time. Vehicles may be left up to 50 m from the Acheron Rd and must not block gates or access ways.
- Fires are prohibited in the Reserve (except for facilities provided in huts).
- Camping is not permitted in the Acheron Road corridor. You must camp at least 300 m from and out of sight of the Acheron or Clarence/Tophouse Roads. Camping is allowed for the duration of this permit only.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block