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Duck Season Begins

May 7, 2026

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...

Alpine Tahr Expedition

February 25, 2025

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

Time for Some Wild Goat Stew & Epic Prizes

September 12, 2024

Learn about the National Wild Goat Hunting Competition, running from 1 August to 26 November, with over $70,000 in prizes up for grabs. Help control...

Chris posing with a pig that he and fellow hunters took down

Matariki Pig Hunting: A First-Timer's Adventure

July 10, 2024

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

A Ferocious, One-Antlered Machine

July 10, 2024

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

July 10, 2024

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

July 10, 2024

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...