by Tony Orman | Dec 28, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
It’s no news that Kiwis need sun protection. The harmful UV rays can cause severe health problems, and it’s always advisable to wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days, and protective clothing. So, it comes as no surprise that those who love the outdoors are probably the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2022 | Archive, Editor's pick
This month, we take a closer look at a new workshop aimed at encouraging more women to take up fly fishing. Leigh Johnson, with the help of the Kapiti Fly Fishing Club and Fish & Game, kicked off the Women on the Fly workshop in Wellington last month that saw 28...
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 29, 2022 | News
A new report published says the overall state of New Zealand’s wetlands has declined due to multiple pressures including land conversion, pollution, and climate change. The report on the state of NZ’s wetland conservation was published in the lead-up to the Ramsar...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 7, 2022 | News
New legislation that will enable firearm licence holders to continue to lawfully possess and use firearms, while their application for a licence is being processed, will go a long way to relieving the stress on the hunting community caused by the current application...
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...
