Fiordland Big 3 Details 

All competitors should read this guide to understand what to expect during the event. We recommend printing it for easy reference. Please also review the full 2025 tournament rules before participating.

Entry costs vary by category:

• Adult teams (ages 16+): $200 per team (up to 4 people)

• Youth teams (ages 12–16): $40 per team

• Kids teams (15 and under): $30 per team online /$35 on the day entry 

• Mums & Kids: $35 online / $40 on the day

Key Dates & Times

• Entries close: 5:00 PM, Thursday 29 May (except for kids, who can enter during weigh-in)

• Hunting begins: 7:00 PM, Thursday 29 May (no early starts allowed)

• Weigh-in: Sunday 1 June at Te Anau Rugby Grounds

  • Opens: 12:00 PM

  • Closes: 2:00 PM sharp (no late entries in the line accepted)

Weigh-In & Prizegiving

• Bar opens: 12:00 PM at the Te Anau Rugby Club (licensed venue – no BYO)

• Food available for purchase

• Prizegiving: Starts approx. 3:30–4:00 PM once weigh-in is complete

What do I need to catch?

• Adult teams - one deer, one pig and one pest (choose either a Possum, Canadian Goose, Rabbit,  Hare, Stoat, Ferret or Magpie)

• Youth teams - one possum, one rabbit/hare and pig or deer

• Mum's & Kids teams - 3 x different pests (possum, Canadian Goose, rabbit, hare, stoat, ferret, magpie, mouse or rat)

• Kids teams - one possum, one rabbit or hare and one pest (pest list for children - mouse, rat, Canadian Goose, stoat, ferret or a magpie)

Scoring & Prizes

• Scoring is based on the combined weight of deer and pig.

  • Heaviest = 100 points

  • Second = 99 points

  • Third = 98 points, and so on

• Major Prize (courtesy of Te Anau Helicopter Services) is drawn from teams who successfully weigh in all three required animals.

  • Team members must be present to claim the prize.

Other prizes include:

• Heaviest combined weight (deer + pig + a pest)

• Heaviest deer / pig

• Best tusk

• Highest Douglas Score

• Best presented animal (Dallas Wilson Memorial Trophy)

• Best ladies’ team, kids’ team prizes and youth team

Safety Guidelines

• Competitors are responsible for their own safety—no official monitoring is provided.

• In case of emergency, call 111 immediately.

• Firearms must be secured in compliance with NZ firearms regulations.

• Police will be present throughout the weekend, including weigh-in and prizegiving.

• A courtesy coach will be available while the bar is open—please arrange a sober driver.

Questions?
Contact tournament management via email