SHOOTING IN RESERVE.
DAMAGE AT MT. HOLDSWORTH. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE. The dangers of indescriminate shooting in the Mount Holdsworth reserve were stressed at a meeting of the Mount Holdsworth Club last night. Instances were given of damage to the huts by rifle fire and members agreed that every means should be taken to stop this dangerous practice, especially as there were often many people visiting the reserve. It was stated that shotguns and pea rifles would not be allowed in the reserve under any circumstances and anyone trespassing in the reserve with these firearms would be dealt with. Deer stalkers and pig hunters were only allowed in State Forests under a permit issued by the Government, The shooting of pigeons in the Mount Holdsworth reserve was also reported by a member of the club. It was agreed that steps should be taken to appoint a ranger to control the reserve.
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Wairarapa Age, 31 July 1936, Page 4
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150SHOOTING IN RESERVE. Wairarapa Age, 31 July 1936, Page 4
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