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SUMMER CHAMOIS HUNTING
Posted by PointsSouth onWith good planning and the lightweight gear available these days you can really cover a lot of ground, even on just an overnighter. But, even with all that fancy gear and an honest attempt at good planning, you can find yourself having bitten off more than you can chew and...
CHAMOIS - BUCK OR DOE?
Posted by PointsSouth onBoth male and female chamois have horns and both can be considered trophies, but it can be notoriously hard to tell the difference sometimes. So, here's how, courtesy of The Taxidermist Ltd & PointsSouth
SPRING OPPORTUNITIES
Posted by PointsSouth onSure, the stags have dropped their antlers but there’s a bunch of other hunting opportunities that open up as the days get longer, and besides not all of us are interested only in trophies.
The Art of the Fly-in
Posted by PointsSouth onIf time is your biggest limitation, then a few quality days of hunting hard is achievable and actually cost effective if you can fill the seats in the helicopter. So increasing your hunting time as opposed to your hike-in time can really make a lot of sense, here's our tricks and tips to - The Art of the Fly In
PEAK RUT - Chamois Bucks Gone Mad
Posted by Shaun Monk onShaun Monk and Richie Williams strike the chamois rut timing smack on and share with you some truly amazing alpine experiences, including some very up close Chamois encounters.
10 QUICK TIPS FOR CHASING CHAMOIS
Posted by PointsSouth onChamois are one of the most exciting animals in New Zealand to hunt. Here's 10 quick tips to help you get the drop on these super intelligent critters.
New Country In Summer
Posted by PointsSouth onSummer in the Southern Alps is a time of long days, generally stable weather and a much higher snowline, which means it’s an ideal time to actually explore some of those places you’ve been eyeing on the map all winter and spring.
Assessing Animals on the Hoof
Posted by Tim Butcher onTim Butcher talks trophy assessment. A must read for anyone wanting to get better at on the hoof assesment.
Winter Hunting - Tricks & Tips
Posted by Cameron McKay onWinter hunting can be rather brutal in the Southern Alps but with good systems, quality gear and a few cunning tricks, you can operate safely and comfortably even above the snowline