Your licence to the wild places.
Fishing and game bird licences, bookings and regulations for all of New Zealand.
Want to fish?
2026/27 season open
Licences on sale now — valid to 30 Sep 2027.
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Want to hunt?
2026 season open
Licences on sale now — valid to 28 Feb 2027.
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Book a Controlled Fishery
Six fisheries · free bookings and ballots
Greenstone, Hurunui North Branch, Ettrick Burn, Clinton, Worsley and Upper Ōhau.
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Designated Waters · sea-run salmon
Add a regional Designated Waters licence or the $5 salmon add-on to a Whole Season licence you already hold.
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