Fish
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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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
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No dogs
About this hunting block
This block takes in the Fish River catchment and the slopes on the true right of the Makarora between Davis and Cameron Flat. Hunt red deer and chamois.
Animals present are red deer and chamois, in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block takes in the Fish River catchment and the slopes on the true right of the Makarora between Davis and Cameron Flat.
The terrain is steep tussock and beech/tawhai forest, with gorges, bluffs and scrub, with some easier slopes above the true left bushline of the Fish, on the Main Divide itself.
This block is balloted for the roar period during the months of March and April.
Access
Access is from the Haast Pass summit car park on the Haast Highway (SH6), 19 km northwest of Makarora township. From here there is an unmarked route that involves travelling up through bush and bluffs, then sidling above the bushline along the Main Divide before finally descending a spur to the Fish River.
There are no helicopter landing sites in this block. Access is by foot only.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: BZ13
Know before you go
Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt using the pesticide summary map.
The use of shotguns, shotgun-rifle combos, .22 calibre and rim-fire firearms are prohibited on public conservation land unless stated otherwise.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this block as it is part of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block