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I appreciate your contribution and kind words.

Thanks, that is how to put it bluntly. I'm not sure why I bothered responding to the 'where's the science' comment.

It seems to be a recurring theme that people who request published literature...

Having an opinion is not doing science.

I am currently employed as a scientist but it's not in this specific field hence reluctance to enter debate on the subject.

Sure. Start with this one and then follow the referenced published literature from there. Page 17 - 3.2.4 Implications of wild animal control and hunting using lead ammunition.
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Arthurs Pass is a tricky one as here are also a few individuals (local residents) who continue to feed the kea, despite numerous pleas to stop, which promotes scavenging behaviour. Private houses...

Yeah, the point of this comment re lead ammo was not about our species but the impact we have on others.

The major killer is cats and stoats but there is still an alarming amount falling sick and...

That's the thing with lead (and any other bio-accumulative substance), it's not an issue until it is.

Do you still use lead shot for ducks?

Pretty awesome that your sister has Kaka visiting her farm, shame that they beat her to the fruit but that's life, eh.

Those flappy birds sure do fly (and far) but when elevated lead is also...

Would personally prefer a subsidy on copper (or any lead-free) bullets than a bounty for tails. Kea blood testing conducted in several areas popular for hunting and without huts (a common source of...

Have recently seen quite a few animals in the Mataura and Robert Creek catchments near Fairlight Station. Send me a message if you want more specific beta as I'd personally prefer to see less...

I like to have the option. Shooting from a pack can be difficult in steep undulating tussock country, which is the majority of stuff I've been hunting down south.

In addition to the bipod, I...

Edelrid Rap Line Protect Pro 6 mm x 40 meter for when glacier travel or abseiling may be required.

Make sure any abseil/back up device used is compatible with skinny ropes.

Most atc or...

There are numerous open permits hunting areas within 20-60 minutes drive from Queenstown. Plenty of animals about, so it's definitely worth a nudge.

East of Glenorchy expect hunting to be...

LED Lenser has a 7 year warranty possibly still within that period?

Fenix HM65R-T is very nice. Only negatives I can think of is no red led, doesn't fit over a climbing helmet and no focusing...

Yip, I have one. Purchased maybe 4 months back. No police import was required but YMMV.

My only complaint is that the mag release button sits proud of stock at similar height to front end of (3...

I picked up some Kowa BDII from BHphoto. They were the shop sample pair(9/10) but were in perfect condition. Came to less than $400 (last years exchange rate) including shipping to NZ which in...

Running the same bit of kit. They're pretty impressive toys but have found it a bit hard to use in the scree/boulder fields as every thing is lit.

Female tokoeka/laser kiwi calling in a mate in...

Sea to Summit Escapist tarp - with building paper groundsheet for predominantly fine weather summer missions or hunting trips were saving space and weight for carrying meat is important.
Macpac...

Scarpa SL Active are a solid option if you dont need full automatic crampon compatability. Super comfy very well built and the stiff 3/4 shank make them much nicer for walking than the full shank...

Hello,

Fairly new to hunting. Enjoy the recreation and conservation aspects, as well as the tinkering with gear and learning some new skills. It's pretty awesome to be able to gift top quality...