by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 26, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
A season bag for sea-run salmon will be introduced in the 2021/22 fishing season to help save New Zealand’s wild Chinook salmon species. The change to freshwater fishing regulations will replace the daily catch limit. “The wild sea-run salmon fishery has been in...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 14, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) and the Game Animal Council (GAC) are welcoming a $700,000 boost for hunter training and education delivered through the Jobs for Nature Community Conservation Fund. “Hunting is increasing in popularity, and with a lot...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 9, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
A new 100% fish-friendly screw pump will be installed in Aka Aka, near Rangiriri – a first of its kind in New Zealand. The Archimedes screw pump, which is 10 metres in length and 1.6 metres in diameter, was built by FishFlow Innovation in the Netherlands and arrived...
by Ben Hope | Jul 5, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
A cocooned life of heat pumps, log fires, and electric blankets can often make us forget the dipping temperature during winter. But deer don’t have any of those technological treats. They rough it through hail, sun, rain and shine all year round. Seasons are...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 2, 2021 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Hunting Life: Moments of TruthPeter RyanBateman Books$39.99Reviewed by Tony Orman Peter Ryan has hunted for more than four continents; among them, Africa and South America and many of his experiences were related in two earlier stylish books Wild...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 1, 2021 | Archive, Editor's pick
Steve Couper’s hobby (which is now a thriving business) sees him spending a lot of time motionless. Oh and also lugging a bag full of cameras, equipment, and, of course, a trove of batteries. A Queenstown-based wildlife photographer, Steve has honed his craft...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 1, 2021 | Editor's pick, Events, Features, Fishing, Hunting
As a nature enthusiast with a knack for capturing sharp images, wildlife photographer Steve Couper is living the dream, dedicating his days to doing what he loves most. A fascination with animals and the natural world has followed him his whole life. However, hunting...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 25, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Up to 300 inshore commercial fishing vessels will be fitted with on-board cameras by 2024 to protect the natural marine environment for future generations, minister for oceans and fisheries David Parker announced. Parker said that the funding is now in place for the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 22, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
New marine protection areas and restrictions on fishing are among a raft of changes being put in place to protect the Hauraki Gulf for future generations. The new strategy, Revitalising the Gulf – Government action on the Sea Change Plan, released today (22 June...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 17, 2021 | Events
In a decision released yesterday, 14 June 2021, the High Court confirmed fishing decision must put sustainability before the commercial interests of the fishing industry, said Forest & Bird chief executive Kevin Hague. The High Court decision confirmed that in...
