Deerskins are one of the most underutilised materials that we have an abundance of here in New Zealand. Throughout history, in most cultures, animal skins have been used to produce many kinds of leather – waterproof, dense, hard, soft, breathable or plush.
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The farmer called Mat and me with a problem: his paddocks were being torn apart by wild pigs, and he needed it sorted. These weren’t just a nuisance; they were ripping up the land, destroying crops and costing him money.
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If any Otago valley can boast consistency in giving up some of the finest red deer heads stalkers could wish for, it has to be the Young River – while in South Westland, the location with a parallel reputation would be the Waiatoto River.
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I received a call from Clint, owner of SEA Fiordland and MV Tasman Explorer, the 22.5m liveaboard vessel that cruises Fiordland, Stewart Island and beyond.
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It’s become a well-known fact that New Zealand offers some of the finest fly fishing in the world. However, people often wonder why.
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ZeroTech are making quite a mark across the hunting, target and PRS shooting community. Their optics have been cleaning up in Australian and Italian PRS events recently – a tribute to their build quality and optical precision.
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Shooting aids – like shooting sticks, tripods and monopods – are not common in NZ, but overseas, they’re a key item of hunting gear, particularly in some alpine environments. Are we missing a trick?
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One of the most important requirements for your backcountry missions is sustenance – easy, fast and tasty meals to fuel you after long days in the elements.
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The Night Stalker Mini pairs a 2560x1440 sensor with a compact, tube-style design compatible with standard 30mm rings.
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Sometimes the tried and true can make a comeback! Nosler Whitetail Country ammunition uses the original and highly effective Nosler Solid Base bullets.
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