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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
TAHR RUT STAGES
Posted by PointsSouth onWe all would have heard someone say that “you’ll learn more from just sitting back and watching”, which is true for just about any hunting, but with bull tahr it’s especially relevant as their behaviour changes significantly through the different stages of the rut
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
Online Tools For Hunting
Posted by PointsSouth onIt’s not that long ago that about as tech as I got pre hunt was having a quick look at a forecast and a topo map before heading out into the hills. These day’s you can spend a bunch of time “E-Scouting” on various apps and websites to try and plan a feasible route as well as get much more detailed forecasts even whilst in the field via an Inreach for example.
Make 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 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.
Venison Caramelised Onion and Camembert Sausage Rolls
Posted by Eat What You Kill onRich and hearty sausage rolls made with venison sausage meat, caramelised onion jam, camembert and, the key ingredient, fennel seeds! Quick and easy to make – a great way to use some of your sausages. These didn’t really have any measuring involved. I had about 500g of venison sausage meat....
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.