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Thousands of Bay of Plenty hunters head to maimai for duck shooting
4 May, 2021 07:34 PM
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Nigel and Jack Sands, of Rotorua, with their haul of ducks. Photo / Supplied
Rotorua Daily Post
Thousands of enthusiastic hunters hit the ponds, rivers, and lakes of Bay of Plenty in pursuit of ducks at the weekend.
A Fish and Game Eastern Region release said hunters in the greater Rotorua and Bay of Plenty areas were greeted with less than ideal, clear weather conditions for the opening.
Gisborne and the East coast started the day with perfect, wet, and windy weather for duck hunting. Fine clear skies make tough work for duck hunters, as birds tend to fly high and be more cautious, the release said.