Alerts

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 8 May 2024. The Gouland area is open with warning signs in place at key entrances.

There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.

1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.