Ballot hunting: Haast roar
- Hunt red deer in the Haast district during the Roar in March and April.
- Choose from 65 blocks over 4 weeks.
- $40.00 for a party to apply (pay online by card, non-refundable, includes GST).
- If you win, there are no fees for the booking and permits.
- Any blocks not claimed in the draw can be booked later for free, first come first served.
Ryan Test 1 ballot
Status: Open for applications
| Apply: | Tue 2 Dec 2025 - Mon 29 Dec 2025 |
| Draw date: | Thu 25 Dec 2025 |
| Left-overs: | Sun 4 Jan 2026 |
| Hunt: | Sun 1 Feb 2026 - Sat 28 Feb 2026 |
2025/2026 ballot
Status: Winners drawn, waiting for party confirmations
| Draw date: | Mon 1 Dec 2025 |
| # of blocks/dates: | |
| # of applications: |
- If your party won a spot:
- The party leader has been emailed an offer that they need to confirm. If they don't see the email, they should check their spam folder.
- Once a party leader confirms their booking, party members will be sent a request to get their individual permits for the booking.
- From Fri 26 Dec 2025, any blocks/dates not claimed in the draw can be booked for free, first-come-first served.
2025/2026 Nov ballot
Status: Hunting underway
| Hunt: | Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 180 |
| # of applications: | 485 |
| Applicant success rate: | 32% |
Closed Test ballot
Status: closed
| Hunt: | Thu 20 Nov 2025 - Fri 21 Nov 2025 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 150 |
| # of applications: | 520 |
| Applicant success rate: | 26% |