A 5:00am Start by Zane Cole-Baker, 13 years
My 9 year old self wakes to the sound of a land cruiser, idling right outside my window. Half asleep I stagger to the wardrobe to get my hunting gear on.
Read MoreMy 9 year old self wakes to the sound of a land cruiser, idling right outside my window. Half asleep I stagger to the wardrobe to get my hunting gear on.
Read MoreFor this year’s trip we decided to fly in to the head of the Robinson Range to hopefully get a nice stripped velvet stag while they were still out on the tops.
Read MoreThe proposed new Arms Legislation Bill has a number of tough and restrictive amendments, but there is one section that Kiwi hunters and shooters should be worried about.
Read MoreHumans aren’t the only ones who flock to river mouths, in search of whitebait! Many creatures have learnt to take full advantage of this seasonal bounty.
Read MoreAt the end of March 1929, Wilson and Clem Anderson were still persevering with the Otago country around Makarora and camped at Kiwi Flat where they had two blocks to stalk.
Read MoreJamie was set up behind my trusty old Savage ready for the shot. He dialled for the range and wind, settled his nerves and was about to squeeze the trigger on a final, smooth exhale.
Read MoreMy feet were getting extremely itchy and my mind was solely thinking about what hunting adventure I was going to undertake.
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 MoreThe Roar, my favourite time of the year … the days get shorter, the weather starts to cool, and most importantly, the stags start making some noise.
Read MoreFly fishing for saltwater fish can be taken to the extreme; these species are abundant in New Zealand’s shallow waters.
Read MoreI recall asking someone about eating pukeko many moons ago. “Well”, he said, “I have a great recipe for that!” My ears hadn’t yet grown accustomed to the sarcasm this question would elicit many more times between then and now.
Read MoreFin and I do a lot together, and hunting is one of our passions. Our granddad, was a keen hunter, and as kids we often headed out with him in pursuit of rabbits, goats, deer and pigs.
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