THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing New Zealand
Location: Lake Hawea, Makakora, New Zealand
Type of Operation: Glen Dene Hunting and Fishing is a third-generation family-owned hunting and fishing outfitter.
Glen Dene is a truly remarkable place. Nearly 15,000 acres of freehold land, including more than 12 miles of lakefront aspect to both Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. We offer premium lodgings and backcountry hut experiences. We are passionate about our land and our animals taking a combined conservation and recreational approach to our hunting.
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Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing
Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing
RESEARCH & MONITORING PROGRAMMES
Current conservation and research initiatives include vegetation monitoring lines (DOC), the Wai Wanaka water science programme, and OSPRI-led predator control efforts.
WILDLIFE SURVEY METHODS
Wildlife surveys are conducted using aerial surveys, chew cards, camera traps, and trapping counts, carried out by both OSPRI (government) and internal teams.
DATA & ACCREDITATION USE
Collected data is used for government reporting and to achieve FA+ Farm Assurance accreditation and QUALmark certification standards.
QUOTAS & WILD ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
Government-managed, scientifically backed quota system supported by DOC conservation covenants and WARO wild animal recovery operations, including annual tahr reduction programmes.
138,400
acres of sustainably managed land
10
species for hunting including red stag, tahr, chamois, fallow deer, arapawa ram, goat, whitetail deer, elk, boar, and duk
6
month hunting season from Feb-August
45
land owned
14
years sustainably managed through hunting
45%
Income produced by sustainable harvesting
50
people employed
X1.5
125 indirect livelihoods impacted
300
venison meals donated to local food bank
“We must be good stewards of the land and good stewards in our communities. Those two things go hand in hand. “
Ethos
Sustainability is central to our operations. Since Richard and Sarah, third-generation farmers, took over in 2001, we’ve integrated eco-friendly practices, including over 220 km of deer fencing and extensive native vegetation, resulting in excellent stream water quality. 3rd generation – Family owned and run. – Richard
Our base camp, Glen Dene Station, is located in an area of natural beauty. We run an environmentally conscious company, aiming to provide an eco-friendly balance between present land usage and tourism. We take responsibility for our actions and the actions of everyone using our land, to ensure sustainability of the natural resources available to us. – Richard
