Rules & Regulations of Competition
-Organiser's have right to refuse any animal or entry
- No Barrows
- No tame animals
- No Frozen or rotten animals
- Starts Friday 27th March 2026 at 12:01am
- 2 animals per category
- If 2 animals weigh the same, the first weighed in wins
- average weight deer can be Red or Fallow
- Best antlers & tusks will be judged on looks not on score
-If an entrant has an animal disqualified all animals under that person may be rejected
- All testicles must be left in
- All offal to be removed heart, lungs, liver & remove throats & arseholes
-Minimum weight 25 Kg
- All hunting must be carried out legally & humanely
- Judges decision is final
- Cut off is 3 pm unless already in line
- All carcasses to be taken home please
Queries ring Fred Nicholls 027 430 1836
Entries close 5pm 26th March - NO late entries
Entry forms also available at our major sponsor Kaikoura Hunting & Fishing 130 Beach Rd Kaikoura. Early Bird entries close Friday13th March 2026
I have read & understand the rules & regulations. I understand the organizers & property owners will not be held responsible for any injury, damage to property or loss. I understand that I must be in possession of a current firearms license, or actively hunt with someone who is, and adhere to NZ firearms code & safe hunting practices at all times. I acknowledge I enter the Kaikoura Hunting & Fishing 2026 Pig & Stag Hunt at my own risk.

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