Hunters, their mates and families from across Otago and Southland are expected to turn out in force for the 10th anniversary of the Fiordland Big 3, a teams hunting competition and family day hosted by the Te Anau Rugby Club on Kings Birthday Weekend (Jun 1-4).

Hunting will begin from 7pm on Thursday, 1st Jun, with teams aiming to bag a deer, pig and a pest before the official weigh-in deadline of 2pm on Sunday, 4th June.

A pest can be a possum, Canada goose, magpie, hare, rabbit, stoat or ferret, while children may also choose a mouse or rat.

Hunters line up for the official weigh-in at Te Anau Rugby Club grounds. Photo: Fiordland Big 3

With $30,000 in prizes up for grabs, hunters will be aiming to produce the heaviest individual deer and pig.

There will also be prizes for the heaviest combined (deer & pig) plus a pest, best tusk, highest Douglas points score, best animal, best ladies team and best kids team.

And all teams who weigh in 3 animals can expect to go into the draw for a custom helicopter flight worth $5000.

The Sunday entertainment at the Te Anau Rugby grounds will be compered by Real Country's Laura Koot and will not only include the official weigh-in but also feature the ever popular pig carry and possom throwing competitions.

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