Hunters around the country have been waiting with baited breath to find out if they will be allowed to head out into the hills under Alert Level 3.
They have now been given the go ahead, but with a long list of conditions and a delayed start to the duck hunting season, which will start under Alert Level 2.
Keen hunter Bill O'Leary is one with plans to head out into the hills as soon as he gets the chance.
He speaks to Corin Dann.
