My First Solo Alpine Hunt
It’s one week since I emerged from the rugged West Coast hills from my second-ever tahr hunt, and I’m extremely battered and bruised after seven days camping and hunting the incredible Himalayan tahr.
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Softbaiting for Trout in Small Streams
The softbait revolution began in Akron, Ohio in 1949 when Nick Crème created a plastic fishing worm. It revolutionised freshwater bass fishing in the US ....
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Bowfishing the shallows
Bowfishing in the shallows is pretty rewarding, especially when you shoot a big snapper or trevally, because they aren't the easiest to get up on; it's even better on a nice sunny day.
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Mastering Fly Fishing – Getting started on the water
Fly fishing doesn’t have to be scary, overwhelming or unapproachable. It’s a sport based on a few simple ideals, not that different to other outdoor fishing or hunting pursuits.
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The British Empire Exhibition – Wembley 1924 and the New Zealand Deer Heads
Precisely 100 years ago in 1924, the British Empire Exhibition, a trade show, was held at Wembley in England. It included a display of some of New Zealand’s finest deer-stalking trophies, and they attracted worldwide attention.
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Osprey Aether Pro 75 Pack Review
As all hunters would be aware, a good pack can make a world of difference when you’re slogging it in the hills.
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ZeroTech Trace 4.5-27×50 RMG
A sub-$1500 FFP long-range/PRS riflescope with lockable dial-up turrets and class-leading eye relief.
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The Story of Svord Knives
The farm workshop was filled with all sorts of junk, and behind a shelf, I found a World War II bayonet. As a 9-year-old, I’d never seen anything like it before.
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Svord Kiwi 4″ and 6″ Fish Fillet Knife Review
Bryan Baker from Svord Knives recently got in touch with the NZRod&Rifle team regarding some old testfire reviews written by Graham Henry and Brendon Coe right back in 1984 and 1993.
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Just a Little Hunting Story – Book Review
There’s more than the title suggests within the pages of this book by Peter and Dawn Carter – the hunting adventures the duo share with the reader are diverse and widespread.
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Sytong XS Thermal Monoculars
Sytong have released their upgraded thermal sensor in the popular micro XS monocular range.
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Sightmark Latitude Spotting Scopes
The Sightmark Latitude 20–60 spotting scope has an impressive 80mm multicoated lens system, which offers beautiful clarity and light transmission.
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