Editor’s Letter – January/February 2024
Recently, I attended a Hunting and Fishing Influencers Forum led by the Game Animal Council and Fish and Game.
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Throwback Thursday
The Hard Way
This trip all started around the middle of 2022 when I found myself planning a journey to the West Coast of NZ to have a crack at putting an arrow through a mature bull tahr.
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Next Generation
I turned 51 this year; there are lot of things that come with getting older, but one thing I’ve come to learn – getting old isn’t for sissies.
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Hunting Dogs – Remedial Training and Non-Target Odour Phase – Part Five
Part five sees us return to Mini’s training programme and address a couple of issues highlighted during her initial hunt.
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Capturing the Moment
Everyone knows the saying, “a picture speaks a thousand words,” and in this case, I had no pictures.
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From Tramper to Hunter – Part Two – My Glendene Trampers’ Hunt
I’d been tramping since before I could walk, spending my first couple of years enjoying New Zealand’s wilderness from the comfort of a toddler backpack.
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Rusa in the Boonies
I relish visiting exotic locations and feel very fortunate to have hunted in Australia, Europe and North America. Australia has a lot to offer – a vast variety of game animals, amazing birds and other wildlife.
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A Rebarrelling Experience
This is not necessarily the only way to rebarrel a rifle, but it is one way and may be an informative guide for those considering rebarrelling a rifle.
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Quest for the Rifle of My Dreams
After doing three black-powder rifle builds over the years, I decided I’d like a fancy hunting rifle stock – but I couldn’t really justify the exorbitant price tag of a posh rifle.
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Hunting Legends – The Life and Times of John Faulks Makarora Farmer and Hunter – Part One
Red deer from Scotland were released at Firewood Spur on Morven Hills Station in the Lindis Pass, Otago in 1871.
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Sika Show 2023 Wrap-Up
This year’s Sika Show was the second one to be held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton. Although the shift to the new venue was controversial to some, the stand quality and layout is fantastic, and feedback from exhibitors and attendees alike has been very positive.
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Roast Whole Side of Salmon with a Strawberry Balsamic Glaze
I like to call this dish ‘the party pleaser’! Take it to a ‘bring your own plate’ summer gathering and you’ll be sure to make the Christmas card list!
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