Police and Southland Fish & Game officers conducted a joint compliance operation ensuring hunters were abiding by the law, and rules and regulations.
In the first weekend of May, three teams in Operation Daffy, consisting of one Southland Fish & Game ranger and one police officer, visited a large number of ponds and mai mais across the Western Southland, Eastern Southland and Invercargill areas.
Police ensured hunters were abiding by the Arms Act 1983, including breath alcohol levels, while Fish & Game rangers focused on compliance of the game bird regulations under the Wildlife Act 1953, such as relevant licences and the use of non-toxic shot.
Senior Sergeant Peter Graham said in a statement police were pleased that compliance levels were high.
Fish & Game senior ranger Josh Tabak said they were encouraged by the level of compliance so far: ‘‘This is what it’s all about — hunters enjoying the occasion and doing things the right way.’’ — Allied Media
