
Bergara BA13 rifle … the perfect packrafting and biking rifle?
My new rifle is a Bergara BA13 Take Down stainless rifle in .308, which has a 20-inch barrel with a 1-in-12 twist. What’s the big attraction with this rifle?
Read MoreMy new rifle is a Bergara BA13 Take Down stainless rifle in .308, which has a 20-inch barrel with a 1-in-12 twist. What’s the big attraction with this rifle?
Read MoreStewart Island trips can be hit and miss with the weather. Some of the best hunting can be had on those rainy days when the deer can’t hear your approach ...
Read MoreAbout a year ago, a friend’s lifestyle block Highland cow (Gloria) misbehaved, and I got the opportunity to make an authentic cow horn roaring tube.
Read MoreAs the kids screamed, “Snap!” and the dozen paddlers chatted loudly, Carl poked his head into the hut. “You might want to grab your rifle ...
Read MoreI was telling a young gun how hard we had it ‘back in the day’. To get dehydrated food (dehy) and tubes of honey, you couldn’t just drive to Macpac.
Read MoreWe delve into the how of hunting on Stewart Island. With a block booked, you can start thinking about food planning, zeros, essential kit and hunting tips.
Read MoreSlow cooking is a great way to tackle the often-neglected meat cuts. On a fallow hunt, you’re typically taking the whole animal and can make the most of everything. I used the shanks and neck and trimmings off the ribs and flap; slow cooked, the tough tendons dissolve and the meat has a fall-apart texture.
Read MoreIn part one of this two-part series, we explore timing and block selection of hunting on Stewart Island with a round-up of the key features of each distinct area.
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