Hunting Legends – Archie Kitto – Carrying Out the Very Best – Part One
Over a period of 33 years, few stalkers can claim to match the stunning success achieved by Archie Kitto as a result of his hunting in Otago and South Westland.
Read MoreOver a period of 33 years, few stalkers can claim to match the stunning success achieved by Archie Kitto as a result of his hunting in Otago and South Westland.
Read MoreFaulks’ association with the Makarora Valley had made him popular with a number of early stalkers – men like John Forbes, Carlisle Studholme and Major Robert Wilson...
Read MoreRed deer from Scotland were released at Firewood Spur on Morven Hills Station in the Lindis Pass, Otago in 1871.
Read MoreUpon arrival at the hut and glad to dump their packs, it wasn’t long before a quick scout around was underway.
Read MoreDon Pigott enjoyed an epic hunting life around New Zealand; he hunted far and wide, long and hard, for most game species, and his well-travelled rifle took some very smart trophies.
Read MoreThe tough, hard life of a government shooter sorted individuals out in a swift and unforgiving way, being a combination of battling against the wilderness, the solitude and the weather.
Read MoreVivian Donald created New Zealand stalking history by taking the first wapiti bull under licence in April 1923.
Read MoreAfter many interviews, I discovered that James Buckley’s father was an early Otago goldminer who worked in a fair number of Otago’s goldfields before settling in Southland where he prospected at the Orepuki Gold Site.
Read MoreWe’re going to look way back at a couple of pioneering individuals who, although they were themselves Otago deerstalkers, should be better remembered for helping fulfil others’ dreams of bagging a trophy red deer.
Read MoreDuring 1918, Bill Burrows’ excellent observational skills and his ability to read a head pleased his boss, George Gerard, no end.
Read MoreThe reason we were discussing William Burrows was because his grandson, Fergie McCormick, a legendary All Black, was still pursuing his career at the time.
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