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Article by David Williams for those of us interested in hunting wapiti.

With Greg Duley currently sitting on the Conservation Authority we can only hope there is some reasoned debate and decision...

Have a read over this thread. I ruined a cast iron pan in my early years and wish I knew how to re-season them properly back then!!
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Three possums in three nights than this wee girl this morning. Have a hen pheasant with poults at foot running around home. Chance of survival just drastically increased, I hope!
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As stickle7 said, join a club, centuries of knowledge, often they offer casting lessons too.

Been listening to this. Good bit of NZ history well covered from what I have heard so far.

Deer Wars tells the story of the 50 year struggle to control New Zealand's red deer population.
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Recent media release from Game Animal Council

New research shows deer have little impact on the carbon storage of our intact indigenous forests and supports biodiversity protection as the primary...

Looks like we might get a few more Aussie hunters over here next year
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Hope you don’t have too much interest in waterfowl hunting. Vic government is currently considering a ban.
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Bare with me and have a listen to the interview with Nicola Toki if you are in the area looking for somewhere to get an ‘easy’ animal.
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Bit of media from newsroom here

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/rearguard-action-by-hunters-and-fishers-rescues-bill

Rearguard action by hunters and fishers ‘rescues’ bill

Firing off thousands of...

Make the most of this winter. 1080 drop planned for 29000 ha of the northern end in spring 2023

https://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/national-predator-control-programme/operations/

Looks like habitat of trout and salmon is protected, insofar as this is consistent with the protection of the habitats of indigenous freshwater species.
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Matt spoke really well on the radio and got some good points across.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018895933/feral-cat-hunting-competition-courts-controversy

@Snap4T not sure of velocity, but it was terminal 😉

Not such a little pesty caught out feeding in the compost bin!

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Pic from Basically Bush in Woodville today. $95 for hand plucked.

Not quite a fly but a rat though the eye - CCI subs - couldn't remember if it was the left or right one you were supposed to aim for :thumbsup:

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Gotta love those moments when you just cant miss - helping out the neighbour with a bunny problem - <2 mins work, job done!

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not such a good photo but her are a couple we came across over Waitangi day - thought the were whistling sika when I first heard them :wtfsmilie:

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Ok, maybe just one more to try the new torch out!

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Not a classic old school rig but seems to get the job done. Have swapped out P7.2 for a Cree C8 - throws a way better beam and batteries last heaps longer

Unfortunately the neighbour has put the...

Mum, dad and the kid making a racket the other night. Hopefully a bit quieter tonight, I'm just about out of subs.

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This hungry bugger was about the same size as the 7g toby that caught him!

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Hoping for something a bit more substantial next time round.

Yeah couldn't agree more Micky Duck.

Hi all

Been out of action for a while but did manage a walk the other night.

Had not put a round down the 223 for a while so was pleased to see it was still shooting straight. Not so good for...