Editor’s Letter – March/April 2023
As 2023 began with the shock resignation of our former prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, many within the firearms community rejoiced.
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West Coast Timber
Following an unsuccessful Roar trip into the Canterbury high country in 2021, Olly Plunkett and I decided on a change of scenery for the 2022 season.
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Lucky Last Day
The ‘soggy seven’ were back into it again after a wet uneventful Roar in the Kamaniawas the previous year.
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Bush Encyclopaedia – What to Look for this Roar
What defines success when hunting? Of course, there are a variety of metrics that determine success for each individual hunter.
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Packing Out Game Meat
Carrying out whole animals is beneficial because not only does it bring the most meat out but also, keeping the skin on and bones in protects the meat on the tote and during the aging process.
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Back into the Valley of Stags
Fast forward 12 months and good mate Anto and I were heading back to see if we could top that previous trip.
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Pushing the Limits
What truly sparked my interest in outdoor pursuits? Well, you guessed it: watching Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls.
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Hunting on a Budget – Part Three
After your initial set-up costs of rifle and gear, the next obvious question is how you get to where you’re going for less.
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A Hunt with History
I, like most people, have a desire to connect with my ancestors on some deeper level.
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Hunting Legends – Recalling the Times of the Earliest Otago Guides – Donald McLennan and Jim Buckley – Part Two
After many interviews, I discovered that James Buckley’s father was an early Otago goldminer who worked in a fair number of Otago’s goldfields before settling in Southland where he prospected at the Orepuki Gold Site.
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The Changing Colours of Late-Season Fly Fishing
The cooling weather is a catalyst that urges the fish to take action and begin their spawning preparations, ensuring their species continues to thrive.
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Aitutaki – the Bonefish Destination
When a bonefish trip to the Bahamas fell through, I impulsively booked accommodation and flights all the way to Aitutaki, sent Jakub my itinerary via WhatsApp and hoped for a positive reply.
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