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Eastern Fish and Game - Latest News [Page 4]
Fish & Game issues end of mallard season reminder
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 11:46 am | Eastern Fish and Game
Hunters are reminded that the season for dabbling ducks – including mallards – ends in the Eastern Fish & Game Region this Sunday (June 17th). Eastern Region Senior Fish & Game Officer Matt McDougall says the four week season for NZ Shoveler has ... More >>
Hunter Stunned to Bag Record-Setting Oldest Duck
Monday, 28 May 2012, 1:13 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Tauranga hunter Brian Rogers says he’s somewhat stunned to have bagged a duck that may set a record as the oldest banded game bird recovered in Fish & Game’s Eastern Region, since records began 15 years ago. More >>
Fish & Game Outlines Case for Swan Drive on Tauranga Harbour
Sunday, 27 May 2012, 12:13 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Fish & Game Eastern Region says there are some strong environmental, public safety and other factors which make a strong case for requiring the reduction of black swan numbers on Tauranga Harbour. More >>
Rules re-write seeks to boost fishing opportunities
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 1:14 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Fish & Game says a proposed re-write of some fishing rules will simplify them – and create lots more opportunities for anglers – especially in summer. The Eastern Region Fish and Game Council is reviewing the rules that apply to fishing for trout ... More >>
Game bird season hard to call for East Coast
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 1:12 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Fish & Game says prospects for the game bird season on the East Coast are tough to call – given the region’s wet summer and the number of predators seen in some areas. More >>
Big ones that didn't get away - Lake Rotoiti
Monday, 23 April 2012, 12:39 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Lake Rotoiti is living up to its reputation for producing some beefy trout. Rotorua local John (‘Keeno’) Keen has fished for decades but the monster he hauled out of Lake Rotoiti in the middle of April still had him beaming. More >>
Don't Miss Duck Hunters Day
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 1:08 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
MEDIA ALERT: Don't Miss Duck Hunters Day! Eastern Region Fish & Game is holding a Duck Hunter’s Day on Sunday April 22nd 2012, at the Gun Dog Club grounds – 20kms south-west of Rotorua on SH 30 , Rotorua – Tokoroa highway. More >>
Early Start to Trout Spawning Runs
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 10:53 am | Eastern Fish and Game
Fish & Game Hails Early Start to Trout Spawning Runs Good news for anglers - trout have begun their spawning runs early in the Rotorua district. More >>
Rangers All Set to Catch Spawning Trout Poachers
Monday, 2 April 2012, 12:12 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
As the trout spawning season approaches, Fish & Game’s Eastern Region is stepping up its operations to target poachers and anglers fishing illegally. More >>
Fish & Game Issues Angler Alert on Invasive Weed
Monday, 19 March 2012, 4:20 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Fish & Game is urging anglers to play their part in preventing the spread of an invasive weed discovered in Lake Waikaremoana in Te Urewera National Park. More >>
Fish & Game Sponsors Women Casting For Recovery
Monday, 19 March 2012, 12:24 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Source: http://spinitwide.com/view/fish-and-game-sponsors-women-casting-for-recovery-4 Media release from Eastern Fish & Game More >>
Taking a Fish Eye View of Trout Numbers
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 12:05 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Eastern Region Fish & Game officers have been taking a fish’s eye view of trout numbers in East Coast rivers. Staff have carried out drift dives in the Ruakituri and Hangaroa rivers, last surveyed more than 10 years ago. More >>
Young Ducks Aplenty for Coming Game Bird Season
Monday, 5 March 2012, 11:44 am | Eastern Fish and Game
Duck hunters should have plenty of young ducks in their sights when the game bird season comes round in May, according to Fish & Game Eastern Region staff. More >>
Fish & Game Applauds BOP Farm Award Winnner
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 3:59 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Fish & Game Eastern Region has applauded the Ballance Farm Environment Awards and its goals - with its focus on responsible farmers passionate about their land – who are preserving it for future generations while running a profitable business. More >>
Mixed Bag for Summer Anglers on Rotorua Lakes
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 3:33 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Unseasonal conditions on the Rotorua lakes have produced mixed fortunes for anglers. Fish & Game’s Eastern Region staff say some good fish are being bagged by those willing to work at it – and try a variety of methods. More >>
What You Doin' With Those Little Fish, Mister? Trout Release
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 12:37 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Message to anglers – wait a year or more for these young trout to grow fat – then give chase. Fish & Game officers have carried out their first release for the year (Tues Feb 14), dropping 1,500 young fish into two of Rotorua region’s best ... More >>
Trout Poachers Go on Police Wanted List
Monday, 13 February 2012, 4:46 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Four people – three men and one woman - wanted by Fish & Game in connection with separate serious poaching offences, are now on the Police wanted list. Fish & Game Eastern Region has confirmed that it has applied for the arrest warrants, which have ... More >>
Fish & Game Leads Wetland Conservation
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:21 am | Eastern Fish and Game
As one of the lead agencies in the conservation and creation of wetlands, Fish & Game New Zealand is strongly committed to working towards the development of more of these threatened ecosystems throughout the country. More >>
Fish & Game Stamps Mark on Habitat Protection
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:18 am | Eastern Fish and Game
Fish & Game New Zealand today launched the new game bird habitat stamp collection to mark World Wetland Day celebrations. The Game Bird Habitat Stamp Programme is designed to raise funds - from the sale of the annual stamp and related products ... More >>
Big Surge in not Toting Fishing Licences
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 4:21 pm | Eastern Fish and Game
Eastern Region Fish & Game Officers on patrol aren’t getting the answer they want to hear. They are concerned at the number of anglers – about three times the normal for summertime – who can’t produce their fishing licence, as the law requires. More >>
