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Mental Health and You Firearms License
Posted by Glen Thurston onWith so many changes to firearms licensing regulations over the last few years, it’s really no surprise that even the police don’t seem to understand them let alone the health practitioners that have been dragged into the whole cluster. Particularly the fact you can actually surrender your licence if you...
A Layer That Is A Lifesaver
Posted by Mountain Safety Council onMake Your Roar One To Remember For The Right Reasons
Posted by Mountain Safety Council onA new look at the NZ Mountain Safety Council’s incident stats for the Roar season and how to apply this to your planning and attitude in the field. What many people might have learned, especially over the last couple of years, is to make the most of every experience they...
Spring Objectives
Posted by Cameron McKay onSpring’s a great time to get after it. Whether your filling the freezer on the river flats or chasing bulls and bucks in the big stuff, it pays to understand a few of the hazards associated with hunting at this time of the year.
Winter Hunting - Tricks & Tips
Posted by Cameron McKay onSouthern Alps In Winter
Posted by PointsSouth onWinter hunting has it’s own unique set of challenges, and a mistake made in an alpine environment usually has a much more serious outcome.
Who Broke The Pig Hunter??
Posted by Shaun Monk onPig hunters lead the way in hunting related injury statistics. Here’s Shaun Monks 10 tips for avoiding injury, so you can learn from his mistakes.
Good Habits This Roar
Posted by PointsSouth onFirearms safety is all about good habits, here's a few things to think about this roar.
It's Just A Shaggy Goat
Posted by Cameron McKay onTahr hunting terrain can be serious, especially above the snowline. Here's some thoughts on staying safe and a video of Hugh Bagleys bull of a lifetime in some seriously problematic terrain.