A trip of firsts
It was a normal Tuesday at university when one of my mates asked the question, “Fancy going on a hunting trip?”
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Bow Hunting for First-Timers
Every time I bow hunt, I find myself becoming better than I was on the previous hunt; no two hunts are ever the same, and because of this, I’m constantly learning.
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An Interview with Todd McLay
NZRod&Rifle publisher, Phil Caira, talks with Todd McLay elected MP for Rotorua, hunter and family man about his role in the National Party ....
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From Rivers to Ranges to Sika and Shops
It feels like a lifetime ago when Brendan Coe, the then editor of NZRod&Rifle, rang me and asked if I’d go to Ngamatea to hunt sika deer with Jeremy Hanaray and himself.
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Using a Digital SLR for Glassing/Spotting
I’ve used DSLR cameras for many years now during numerous solo backpack hunts in the Southern Alps.
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Robinson Red Triple
For 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.
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Grisport Awatere
A high-ankle, lace-up adventure boot. Dakar waxy leather upper with full rubber rand and Spo-Tex waterproof membrane.
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Bergara B14 Extreme Hunter .308
The B14 Hunter Extreme is a short-barrelled rifle that’s ideal as a tough, all-weather, all-rounder rifle due to its compact nature, hardwearing stock and design features.
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NZ Freshwater Fishing Guide – Whitebaiting Trout 2019/2020
Humans 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.
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Light My Fire FireSteel BIO
Using biobased plastics for any plastic components, the FireSteel 2.0 BIO Scout is helping to protect our planet.
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Late Winter Tahr Hunt
Jamie 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.
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Orvis Pro Waders
These waders kept bush guides dry in over nine thousand hours of crashing through brush, sliding down banks, and climbing in and out of boats and float planes.
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