Mike’s Story – 2 Deer, 1 Bullet, Twice!
Mike Sixtus first heard about the surprise hunting trip on his 86th birthday in March this year.
Read MoreMike Sixtus first heard about the surprise hunting trip on his 86th birthday in March this year.
Read MoreThere seems to be no clear reason to undertake the generally more difficult path of fly fishing as opposed to another form of fishing.
Read MoreIn part one of this two-part series, we explore timing and block selection of hunting on Stewart Island with a round-up of the key features of each distinct area.
Read MoreFor the stag season of 1928, Erlton Wilson was allocated Block 31 and chose to share this expedition with another shooting friend, Henry (aka Clem) Anderson.
Read MoreIn a previous NZFS era, hunters could move from block to block as positions opened up around the country, some staying for 3-4 years.
Read MoreHow to carry everything in a pack needed for a full-on extended backcountry adventure without compromising nutrition? This was the question posed by military and outdoor enthusiasts in 1950s NZ that ultimately led to the creation of Back Country Cuisine.
Read MoreAfter watching the skinning, fleshing and salting/pickling process, I’m impatient to see the stag made whole again.
Read MoreOctober 1st is nearly upon us again – the start of a brand-new NZ freshwater fishing season! I’m excited to get out for some backcountry adventures.
Read MoreI’ve always had an appreciation of Canada geese and the challenge they provide to successfully hunt them.
Read MoreI live for my yearly doses of the red stag Roar and the chamois and tahr rut. These also bring the onset of winter and some very cold and bleak snowfalls.
Read MoreThere are many options to cut an animal up in the field, and it usually depends on what you can carry. In this article we show you how to cut up and carry out a deer.
Read MoreIn this article of projectile comparisons from various manufacturers, we’ll look at the three 6.5 projectiles sold currently that eclipse all others.
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