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2:47 PMFamily walking through golden grasslands towards a braided river, hunter in hi-vis vest carrying a rifle leading two children with backpacks

Summer hunting tips for NZ hunters

2:47 PMFamily walking through golden grasslands towards a braided river, hunter in hi-vis vest carrying a rifle leading two children with backpacks

Summer hunting tips for NZ hunters

If you’re wondering when is summer in NZ, late January says it all. We’re right in the middle of NZ summer time, school holidays are still rolling, and the season in New Zealand is doing what it do...

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Kids with their own binoculars

Hunting and Tramping With Kids: Tips & Tricks to Make It Work

It’s About the Experience, Not the Distance Getting out hunting or tramping with kids isn’t about ticking boxes or smashing distance records. It’s about planting a seed. Every trip is a chance to ...

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Adult using binoculars in the New Zealand backcountry while a black-and-white dog stands on a rock, with tussock hills and mountains in the background.
DOC regulations

Hunting with Man’s Best Friend

Hunting with a dog can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend a day in the hills, but it takes more than good intentions. From DOC rules and dog-friendly areas to training, gear, and safety, he...

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Person in Main Divide merino apparel crouching beside a rocky river in the New Zealand high country, pack on the ground and snow-capped mountains in the background

How to survive sandflies in New Zealand

Sandflies are a fact of life when hunting in New Zealand, especially around rivers, damp bush, and at dawn or dusk. They’re attracted to body heat, dark clothing, and scent - which makes hunters an...

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What makes New Zealand hunting clothing different

New Zealand doesn’t play by the same rules when it comes to hunting clothing. Our weather turns fast, the terrain is unforgiving, and the humidity makes most “technical” gear fall short. In this po...

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