Points South Blog
Bird Mounting - Field Care
Posted by PointsSouth onForth generation taxidermist David Jacobs gives us a run down on prepping that bird for the taxidermist.
Trophy Caping - A How To
Posted by Cameron McKay onLearn how to cape out that trophy of a lifetime and avoid the dissapointment of stuffing it up
Packrafting and Hunting
Posted by PointsSouth onHunting those less travelled places with Koaro Packrafts
Waitangi Stag
Posted by Tim Butcher onEvery 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...
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.
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.
Sika Foundation Game Management - Why?
Posted by PointsSouth onThe Sika Foundation is paving the way when it comes to game animal management, and this must watch presentation from Cam Speedy outlines the management principles used to achieve better outcomes for conservation and hunting.