Hunting
The Pakuratahi Forest has low numbers of red deer, pigs and goats, in two hunting zones. The first is in the Upper Pakuratahi catchment and the second is north of the Rimutaka Hill Road. Contact the Upper Hutt office for a copy of the Pakuratahi Forest hunting brochure which includes a 1:50,000 topomap and details of the hunting zones.
Loaded firearms are not permitted outside the designated hunting area. When using the access tracks please consider other forest visitors.
Hunting permits - a must have
Greater Wellington issues hunting permits at no charge for up to six months for deer, goat and pig hunting in the Pakuratahi forest. You must carry the permit with you at all times and abide by its conditions.
Contact the Upper Hutt office to obtain your permit. They will require details of your firearms licence and dog breed(s) and registration number(s) if applicable.
Report lost dogs to the Upper Hutt office as soon as possible following your return.