This event has been re-instated at the same venue as in 2024.

William, Garry and Carl Hine hunt the mangroves.
- Saturday 24th January to Monday 26th January 2026
- Venue – Pouto Road, 1.1 km past the Kellys Bay turnoff
- Free Camping. Toilets and water on-site
- Entry Fee $20 (includes a big feed Sunday night)
- Shooting times will be midnight Friday to midnight Sunday
- Prize giving will be Monday morning
- Contact Leith McKenzie on 027 276 4470 for further details

Katie Cassaidy was the 2024 winner