Conservation Area - Jericho Forest
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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.
No dogs during Easter, Labour weekend, and between 20 December and 31 January.
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
About this hunting block
You can hunt red deer and pigs in the Jericho (Blackmount) Forest Conservation Area.
Located in western Southland, the Jericho Forest Conservation Area (approximately 1,242 ha) consists of easy contoured, rolling terrain and beech forest.
Access
Jericho (Blackmount) Forest can be accessed from the Clifden - Blackmount Road and Lake Monowai Road.
Only foot access is allowed beyond locked gates. Keys are not given out. Park your vehicle clear of any gates.
Maps
NZTopo50 map - CE08
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.
- No dogs allowed during Easter, Labour weekend and between 20 December and 31 January.
Huts
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