Chalkies
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
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.
Dogs with a DOC permit only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.
About this hunting block
Chalkies hunting block in the Silverstream valley, northwest of Dunedin, offers pig and red deer hunting.
Animals present are pigs and red deer.
General information
This area is situated in the Silverstream valley, northwest of Dunedin.
A significant amount of the area is podocarp and broadleaf, merging into mānuka and snow tussock grasslands on the tops.
Access
Access is via Silverstream Valley Road. The road is suitable for all vehicles.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CE17
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings
Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.
Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.
You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block