Three men have been caught by police illegally hunting in Matatā.
Police received a call around 11.30pm on Tuesday, that three unknown people were trespassing and illegally hunting on a property on Mimiha Road.
Police attended and three males - two aged 19 and one aged 20 - were subsequently arrested. Any potential charges are yet to be confirmed.
Rural Response Manager Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray says two deer carcasses were located, and a rifle was seized.
'It's good to see these unlawful hunters getting caught, our rural community are sick and tired of people going onto their properties in this fashion.
"Unlawful hunting puts other people who may be in the area at risk and could have potentially fatal consequences.
"Police would like to remind our rural communities that we are committed to investigating and preventing this type of offending, delivering the services our communities expect and deserve."
If you see anything suspicious contact Police immediately on 111. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
2 comments
Common courtesy...
Posted on 02-12-2022 13:41 | By morepork
... not to mention, safety concerns, would see a potential hunter clearing the hunt with the landowner and accepting the owner's right to forbid hunting on their property, if they decide to. As far as I know, there is no requirement for a licence to hunt deer in NZ and I don't think there is a "season" on it either. Please correct me if you know differently.
asking goes a long way
Posted on 04-12-2022 12:49 | By hexsayer
if you have to use a gate to get to your spot betternto asl who owns that gate if you can open it before you do. Even though noone should own sole rights to the land. We need to be like scotland where we can walk across our country unimpeded.
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