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Clarke Boys Duck Hunting

Duck Season Begins

From expertly crafted Maimais, to first timers finally getting out there and of course some dubious opening weekend traditions, we’ve loved seeing the community getting...
Sam and Emma scouting for Tahr

Alpine Tahr Expedition

Read about Chris' first ever pig hunting experience and the lessons learned on the adventure! ...
Chris posing with a pig that he and fellow hunters took down

Matariki Pig Hunting: A First-Timer's Adventure

Read about Chris' first ever pig hunting experience and the lessons learned on the adventure! ...
One-Antlered Stag

A Ferocious, One-Antlered Machine

Every year, the excitement builds as we wait for that first stag roar. This year, despite a slow start, our persistence paid off. As the...
Chasing Whistling Sika Through the Dense Bush of Kaimanawas

Chasing Whistling Sika Through the Dense Bush of Kaimanawas

Join an exhilarating five-day hunting expedition in the dense beech forests of Kaimanawas, where hunters pursue the elusive whistling Sika deer. The narrative captures the...
Two Days, Two Stags

Two Days, Two Stags

In this thrilling recount of a Sambar backpacking hunt, our protagonist successfully lands two impressive stags in just two days. The first evening's hunt sees...
A Pig Hunter's worst nightmare: Dog disappeared into a tomo

A Pig Hunter's worst nightmare: Dog disappeared into a tomo

A routine pig hunt turns into a dramatic rescue mission when Byron's pig dog, Red, falls into a tomo (underground cave) in Waitomo. With quick...