The momentum of positive change is still moving in our direction with steps being taken to nominate the sika herd as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) – the driving force being a partnership between the Minister for Hunting and Fishing and the Sika Foundation, which is proving successful.
Read MoreAs you prepare to head out chasing that elusive stag during the Roar, I’d like you to consider the freedoms and responsibilities that come with firearm ownership, because beyond the hunt, a different kind of focus is required – one that relates to the evolving landscape of our nation’s firearm laws.
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Every year when Opening rolls around and the duck season starts again, everything kicks off with a hiss and roar. The excitement has been building for months, and then it’s finally here; the preparation, the gear and the stories have all been adding to the anticipation of what could be.
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It’s the hunter’s favourite time of the year – the Roar. A couple of mates and I hatched a plan to fly into an area we hadn’t been to before and spend a week hunting red stags. I hadn’t shot a red stag before this trip, so I was keen to get going.
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As one of only two women on the council, the youngest member at 35 and being Māori, I enhance diversity within the GAC. My presence helps represent different voices and communities, which is crucial for making decisions that consider the needs and values of all stakeholders.
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In late March 2024, my dad and I headed into Te Urewera for an early Roar trip – four days hunting in one of our favourite spots. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re the last person on Earth, with a special kind of magic that’s hard to describe.
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You think to yourself, “This season, I’m gonna hunt, from one end to the other, probably right through.”
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Do you need to feed your pond or waterway? And if yes, with what? The answer to the first question is dependent on what you’re trying to achieve – are you wanting to keep ducks on the water, or attract them to you?
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The North Canterbury pheasant season used to happen on one weekend per year. For the last few years, because pheasant numbers appear to be on the increase, it’s been over three weekends per year – the first weekends of June, July and August.
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With a leisurely start Friday morning after Easter weekend, we didn’t put tyres to pavement until after 9am. Around midday, we finally arrived at the hut after a quick stop at the Renwick butchers for a pie or two.
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Walking sticks – should you use them? Unequivocally, yes, you should – if you’re not already! In my opinion, having one or two walking sticks on a hunting mission is one of the best bits of gear you can have besides what’s on your feet.
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The itch to grab our Crispi boots and escape into the bush had been growing for weeks. So, when the weekend forecast promised at least one pearler day, we didn’t hesitate. It was time for a long-overdue chamois hunt.
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