Braided River Magic
I must admit, my first forays into fishing for trout in Canterbury’s braided river systems were a total failure.
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Editor’s Letter – March/April 2022
My family and I recently moved to rural Canterbury to a quaint little village surrounded by mountains and streams with plenty of hunting and fishing nearby; as you may expect, we’ve never been happier.
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Hunting Tight Bush to Open Plains
Following on from previous articles, I’d like to float some ideas to you on the two extremes of hunting and the techniques needed to be successful in each.
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – January/February 2022
Phil Caira and I attended the COLFO anniversary held at the NZDA House in Wellington recently; it was a great opportunity to meet some of the personalities ...
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An Interview with the Wild Twins – Tales of Strength and Survival
The Wild Twins are two young Kiwi women who’ve blazed their own trail, whether it’s hunting in New Zealand’s own great outdoors, climbing mountains, ...
Read MoreEditor’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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