Points South Blog
How Big is That Bull You're Looking At
Posted by Tim Butcher onWith a bull tahr age is the most important thing, but here's how to work out the size of that bull you're looking at
A Layer That Is A Lifesaver
Posted by Mountain Safety Council onIf there is one piece of kit that ends up on even the shortest of gear lists, a rain jacket should be it. Being a small rock in the middle of the ocean, New Zealand’s weather can change very quickly, especially while hunting in alpine terrain
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...
SPRING MEAT
Posted by PointsSouth onWhen the stag antlers have dropped, and the tahr capes bleaching in the sun, the focus often shifts to re-stocking the freezer in preparation for those long summer evening BBQ’s – part of our DNA makeup here in New Zealand
First Lite Omen Stormshelter
Posted by PointsSouth onBuilt to be uncompromising in weather resistance and durability; the First Lite Omen system is the solution for mid to late season hunts when persistent varying precipitation, wind, and low temps are the only guarantee
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
Perfecting Layers
Posted by PointsSouth onSome of us will routinely climb 1000m vertical when we go hunting, others view the truck or quad bike as more of a “mobile hunting blind”. Whatever your approach, having a versatile yet simple layering system means you will be more comfortable and you will also be able to do more with less.
The Realities of Raingear
Posted by PointsSouth onRaingear - there's a big difference between what’s suitable for a quick hunt on the back of the farm, and what actually works for active hunting in the mountains.
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.