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22nd April 2021
3 min

Instructor's firearm experience holds lessons for all

It was supposed to be a social evening of possum shooting on his Marlborough property, but a very close call taught Nine Scott a valuable firearms safety lesson that has been “stuck...
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10th March 2021
3min

Picking apart a heavy pack

By the time you've packed everything you need for a hunt it is quite likely your pack will be pretty heavy. The most important thing is to make sure you...
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10th March 2021
3min

‘This isn’t an easy story to tell. I made a bloody poor call’

Even decades of experience for the best of deerstalkers sometimes is not enough to guarantee good decision making. A South Island hunter shares their story about a life-changing hunt with...
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9th March 2021
3min

Less staggering, more stags

For Otago hunter Thomas Wardhaugh, maintaining a good level of fitness is the gateway to safe and productive hunting, not to mention making a hunt trip more enjoyable.
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5th March 2021
3min

Good Mates, Good Hunting

Hunting with your mates is always better with a solid plan and safe attitudes. Whether it's a quick weekend hunt or a planned backcountry adventure. Here are a few key...