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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Opinion – Our ability to shoot on farms and private property is under threat
The 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.
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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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Caldwell G2 Chronograph
For those unfamiliar with a ballistic chronograph, it’s basically a device for measuring the velocity of your projectile.
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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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Legends – Erlton Wilson’s Classic Otago Trophy of 1929 – Part Three
At 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.
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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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The Adventure Spirit
My feet were getting extremely itchy and my mind was solely thinking about what hunting adventure I was going to undertake.
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Planning a Stewart Island Mission – Part Two
We 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.
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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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