Ore-Leven
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
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.
Before lighting a fire on public conservation land, check it's alright to light. Extinguish all fires before leaving huts and campsites. How to minimise the risk of fire.
No dogs
About this hunting block
Animals present are red deer and chamois. Ore-Leven hunting block takes in the catchments of the Ore and Leven Streams, which flow parallel to and between the Blue and Young Rivers.
Animals present are red deer and chamois, in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block takes in the catchments of the Ore and Leven Streams, which flow parallel to and between the Blue and Young Rivers. The two valleys are steep sided but have extensive river flats and remnants (no longer maintained) of marked routes.
This block is balloted for the ROAR period during the months of March and April.
Access
Access is from the Blue Pools car park on the Haast Highway (SH6), 9 km northwest of Makarora township. From here the Blue-Young Link Track crosses the Makarora and Blue Rivers, and then reaches the Ore and Leven streams after about an hour.
There are no helicopter landing sites in this block. Access is by foot only.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: BZ12, BZ13
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this block as it is part of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Pesticides
Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt using the pesticide summary map.
Firearms
The use of shotguns, shotgun-rifle combos, .22 calibre and rim-fire firearms are prohibited on public conservation land unless stated otherwise.
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block