Fellow hunters, when the Council of Licensed Firearm Owners (COLFO) contributed to the Arms Act consultation, we warned that groups like Gun Control NZ would push for tighter restrictions on law-abiding firearm owners.
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Sure enough, after sitting in Te Anau all day Sunday crossing fingers and toes for the weather to clear, we eventually received confirmation: “Be here at 0900 tomorrow morning.” (“Here” meaning Milford Helicopters.)
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I think it’s fair to say that everyone who hunts in New Zealand aspires to shoot a big stag. After hunting for quite a few years and never shooting a stag of notable size, I felt like my time was now – I needed to put in the work and make a reasonable effort at getting a big old boy on the deck.
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As a NZRod&Rifle reader, you’re likely someone who froths over hunting. The time in the wild, the stalks, overcoming challenges imposed by both the terrain and the game, the right shot at the right time and, of course, the successes when it all comes together combine to make the sport exciting and fulfilling.
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I was born and bred in the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland. My family weren’t into hunting, but we enjoyed fishing, and I spent a lot of my childhood fishing the Manukau Harbour and travelling to the Central North Island for family fishing holidays.
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It’s a big feeling for sure. The one you get when the helicopter disappears down the valley having just dropped you way out of easy walking range on the side of a hill somewhere.
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I didn’t grow up hunting. At 33, it would’ve been easy to think I was too late to start, but a year ago, I began tagging along with my partner Seth on his trips into the mountains – not really to hunt at first, just to be there, soaking in the views and the early morning stillness.
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There’s something about a year when everything just seems to line up. No forced plans. No second-guessing. Just a series of opportunities that land in your lap. That’s how 2025 has been for me.
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When I began my hunting journey, I was immediately drawn to hunting in New Zealand. This year in May, I was fortunate enough to make that dream a reality for the first – and definitely not the last – time.
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It’s often claimed that those who write about firearms and ammunition are merely recycling old issues. Perhaps it may apply to some topics, but there are good reasons why some items need to be recycled if for no other reason than that personal safety is involved.
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Sheep are famous in New Zealand for their wool. However, they’re versatile animals; wool isn’t the only material available from sheep that can be used for clothing – their hides can also be useful.
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Brining keeps wild duck tender and juicy, while a vibrant glaze of honey, citrus and balsamic gives the skin a gorgeous, caramelised finish. Perfect for a special dinner or a celebration of your harvest.
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