Latest from Fish & Game

Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region

A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.

Cunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open day

Trout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.

Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections

Exports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.

Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu

Jones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.

Ecan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish

“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."

Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences

A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.

'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek

'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.

The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing

The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.

Hawke's Bay Megafish winner hauls in 104.8kg fish and over $30,000 in prizes

He said it 'hurt' to reel in the fish due to its massive size.

Illegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summer

Knowing the rules while fishing this summer could save you a fine or your life.

Shellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin cause

NZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.

Lake Ōkataina partially reopens, fee to be charged at wash station

The lake's been closed over a month as protections were put in place against gold clams.

Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access

OPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.

Have rod, will travel: Puketapu 20-year-old shines at world fly fishing champs

Hugo Pearce finished eighth at the world champs in Slovakia.

'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion

"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."

Environmental terrorism fears: Lake closes to boats, anglers to keep out 'monster'

Closure of 'trophy' trout lake on eve of fishing season a 'blow to anglers' - Fish & Game

'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserve

The fisherman was caught in the act eight times.

'Great numbers': Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting season

A wet spring and summer mean game bird populations are thriving.