Kaimanawa Forest Park - Sika HOSI
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - Sika
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
About this hunting block
Find out about hunting in the Sika Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) area in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka forest parks and Kaweka Conservation Area.
The Sika HOSI area is part of the DOC Lower North Island open hunting permit.
The HOSI area is slightly smaller than the open hunting areas for the Kaimanawa and Kaweka forest parks. Hunters should make themselves familiar with the HOSI area boundary (see map above).
Dogs
Kaimanawa Forest Park
A maximum of 1 dog per hunter is allowed in the Kaimanawa Forest Park. A separate permit is required from the Taupo or Turangi DOC offices to use more than 1 dog. Kiwi and whio avoidance training is recommended for dogs entering the Kaimanawa Forest Park.
Kaweka Forest Park
A maximum of 1 dog per hunter is allowed in the Kaimanawa Forest Park. All dogs used for hunting in the Kaweka Forest Park must have a current avian avoidance certificate which must be carried when hunting. A separate permit is required from Ahuriri Napier DOC office to use more than 1 dog.
Access
For access information see the open permit hunting area pages for the forest parks:
Maps
Topo50 series: BH35, BH36, BH37, BH38, BL35, BJ36, BJ37, BJ38
Huts
Find DOC huts via Discover the outdoor maps:
Sika HOSI information and herd management plan
Find out about the establishment of the Sika HOSI and the herd management plan.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block