by Alain Jorion | Sep 10, 2019 | Features, Hunting
Many years ago, I set myself a goal to obtain top-quality representative trophies of all species of big game animals found in New Zealand—of course by fair, ethical, and selective hunting. Naturally, the rare moose in Fiordland was expected. I called it ‘The Grand...
by Tony Orman | Sep 10, 2019 | Features, Fishing
Fishing is a sport. So is golf. And a lot of top golfers—Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Wood—have been avid anglers. They apply the right attitude, whether it is to fishing or golf because they know it is important to success. The legendary great golfer Ben Hogan...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 9, 2019 | Features, Hunting
If you are a keen hunter or an outdoors enthusiast, Taupo is the place to be in September. The 2019 edition of the Sika Show returns to the popular resort town. With 25 years behind the annual event, the show grows bigger each year and now attracts more than 6000...
by Esha Chanda | Sep 9, 2019 | Features, Fishing
While the whitebating season is well and truly underway, there seems to be a question looming over keen whitebaiters: will the cherished Kiwi tradition see a ban in the near future? Earlier in August, National’s Conservation spokesperson Sarah Dowie said the popular...
by Esha Chanda | Sep 4, 2019 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
August was a pivotal month for New Zealand—for the government, for the conservationists, and for those whose business and livelihood may come to an abrupt end. News, social media posts, and even conversations at workplace were around the Hector’s and Māui dolphin...
by Esha Chanda | Aug 15, 2019 | Features, Fishing
August marks the start of whitebait fishing season for Kiwis—well, for almost all Kiwis. If you reside in the West Coast of the South Island, you may have to wait a bit longer till 1 September. But as keen whitebaiters gear up for 15 August—the official date when the...
