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Waitangi Stag

Posted by Tim Butcher on

Every now and then you get lucky with the weather. Coming up to Waitangi weekend 2020, almost unbelievably, the forecast for the coast looked ok! This hunt is almost a tradition for me now and over the years I have been reasonably successful. Even when the hunting doesn’t quite go...

New Country In Summer

Posted by PointsSouth on
Summer 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.

Hunters For Conservation

Posted by PointsSouth on
The Tararua Wild Foundation have taken the mammoth task upon themselves to reintroduce Kiwi and Blue Duck/Whio into the Tararua forest park. The last breeding pair of both Kiwis and blue ducks was last seen way back in the 70's, nearly 50 years ago

2.8 HILUX - the best hunting truck ever built

Posted by Shaun Monk on

The 2.8 Hilux has become a New Zealand back country icon,  and rightfully so.

7 Day Westland Back Pack Trip - Up the Waitaha & Down the Whitcombe

Posted by Shaun Monk on

Shaun Monk makes the most of 7 fine Autumn days hunting in Westland, dragging the pack and rifle through heaven and hell.

Spring Jet Boating

Posted by PointsSouth on

Since it’s invention by Bill Hamilton in 1954, the jet boat has become a true kiwi icon. Untold numbers of deer have been boated out of our backcountry since the early deer culling days, and today the jet boat is still a common tool for access into our backcountry. Jetboating...

The UNLISTED Youtube Pig Hunting Films

Posted by Shaun Monk on

Want to take better pig hunting footage? Here's what you need to know with - Shaun Monk

Winter Hunting - Tricks & Tips

Posted by Cameron McKay on
Winter 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

Post Covid Tahr Rut

Posted by Alex Davies on
After being cooped up in lockdown a post Covid tahr rut hunt was just what was needed for Alex Davies and crew.