by Lisa Potter | Sep 23, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, Hunting
While the 28-year-old has worked hard to become a full-time artist, her profile got an enormous boost from a recent illustration she did in support of farmers. Her ‘No Farmers. No Food. No Future’ design proved an immediate hit and perfectly captured the sentiment...
by Lisa Potter | Sep 23, 2021 | Features
There’s a whole lot more to keeping warm and dry than meets the eye. If you enjoy the great New Zealand outdoors, whether fishing, boating, hunting, or tramping, then you’ll know that hard-wearing and performing clothing is a must. We bring you some of our favourites....
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 25, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Anybody who loves to fish understands the importance of reeling them in responsibly, but are we doing enough off the water to make the most of every catch? Back in 2016, members of the Outboard Boating Club (OBC) of Auckland began to seriously question the...
by Tony Orman | Aug 24, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Many years ago – somewhere in the early 1960s from memory – the late John Henderson and I climbed up onto the tops of the Tararua Range behind Ōtaki to Kime Hut. It was evening when we arrived and that night, the weather turned to the south. The southerly lashed the...
by Fred Hemi | Aug 11, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Whitebaiting is an exciting time of the year for those who are hooked into the spring-time pastime. Be warned, it can be challenging in the extreme. Some seasons see poor runs while others result in whitebait in large shoals moving into river mouths. Catching...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 29, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Feathers – The Game Larder by José Souto and photographer Steve Lee is a passionate production covering the preparation of a range of game birds, guiding the reader through the journey from sky to fork. He shares some handy tips on game cooking. Mallard, Anas...