by Shannon Williams | Dec 1, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
A new workshop launched in Wellington this November aimed at encouraging more women into fly fishing. The workshop was set up by Leigh Johnson of Women on the Fly, who says she wants to help women engage in the sport and see participation numbers increase. Fish &...
by Ben Hope | Nov 29, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Venison is one of the healthiest, low-fat, organic meats available. Obviously, the best animal for prime venison is a yearling, with the next two or three months ideal to get one for the deep freeze. The hinds, when they give birth to a fawn in late November to early...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 29, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
The daily limits on recreationally caught hāpuku and bass will be lowered to a total of two per person in some areas, with a new accumulation limit of three per person on multi-day trips, oceans and fisheries minister David Parker announced. The new rule was put in...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 4, 2022 | Archive, Editor's pick
After a two-year hiatus, overseas anglers have returned to New Zealand shores, and fishing operators are looking forward to welcoming them back season. Fish & Game NZ chief executive Corina Jordan said 100,000 fishing licences were expected to be sold for this...
by Shannon Williams | Nov 2, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, News
After two years of New Zealand’s borders being shut to international tourists, bookings for the fishing season are looking promising – a welcome relief for fishing guides. Fish & Game NZ chief executive Corina Jordan said 100,000 fishing licences were expected to...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 2, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
After a two-week voting period filled with creative campaigning, a kākāpō controversy, and even a threat of legal action, the pīwauwau has risen to the pinnacle of New Zealand avian achievement, taking out this year’s Bird of the Year title. “The pīwauwau win proves...
