DOC hunting area

Conservation Area - Grove Burn, Tuatapere

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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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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

Deer - Red, 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

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

About this hunting block

You can hunt red deer and pigs in the Grove Burn Conservation Area.

The Grove Burn Conservation Area covers approximately 49 ha and is situated 7 km northwest of Tuatapere and consists of easy contoured regenerating beech forest and scrub.

Map information

NZTopo50 map - CF08

A selection of Topo50 maps which cover the Southland region are available to purchase from the DOC Murihiku Office.

If you require a map that is not supplied at the Murihiku Office, you can download maps or check out a list of other retailers on the Land Information New Zealand website.

Animals present

Red deer - moderate numbers
Pigs - low numbers

Dogs
  • Dogs must be registered and are not permitted in huts.
  • When crossing private land, dogs are to be on a leash until well into forest and kept under control.
  • DOC must be notified regarding missing or lost dogs on conservation land.
Hut information

There are no DOC huts available.

Additional information

If possuming, a permit must be obtained by visiting the DOC Murihiku Office in Invercargill.

Weather

Forecast near the middle of the block