Editor’s Letter – November/December 2021
Being able to hunt year-round on public land in New Zealand with little restrictions on the game animals we take is a right we must never take for granted and one we need to protect.
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Upskilling Ourselves at a Sparrowhawk Precision Rifle Course
I sat on top of a ridge in the Kaimanawas, cupping my Thai green curry in my hands, as I quietly watched Phil stalk a feeding sika spiker.
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Athlon Argos Rifle Scope Video Review
Check out our review of the Athlon Argos Rifle Scope.
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – September/October 2021
I’d like to bring your attention to some indicators that the tide is turning – this being due to the combined efforts of our advocacy organisations ...
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – July/August 2021
Memories of the Roar period are fading, but it was great to see many of you making up for the missed rut last year due to the COVID lockdown.
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BACKLANZ Detachable Carbon Bipod Review
I love reviewing Kiwi-made and Kiwi-designed products, so it was a real treat to get to review the BACKLANZ Carbon bipod ...
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Gear Selection: Editors Tips
Like most hunters, I’ve built up quite a selection of hunting gear over the years; most of it sits in boxes in the garage, rarely to see the light of day.
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Vortex Mountain Challenge 2021
We'd secured a team slot on one of the most popular shooting competitions in NZ for long-range/PRS-style shooters: the Vortex Mountain Challenge.
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – May/June 2021
One of the key responsibilities of being an editor for a hunting magazine lies in promoting the positive side of the outdoors ...
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Burris Signature HD 10×42 Binoculars Review
Most of you will be familiar with Burris from when the range-finding and ballistic-drop-compensating Eliminator series of scopes became popular in NZ.
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Hunting and Mental Health
This article is about the role hunting has played in improving my mental health and is dedicated to the Benfell family and to all hunters who have used the outdoors as their doctor, therapist or medication.
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – March/April 2021
With the Labour Party ruling alone for this next term, I don’t believe any of us were surprised by the second buyback.
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