by Tony Orman | Mar 26, 2024 | Features, Hunting
With thousands of hunters heading into the hill for the annual deer Roar, TONY ORMAN recounts a tale highlighting the importance of caution and preparedness amidst the excitement of the hunt. Around this time, likely a week or two on either side probably as you read...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 26, 2024 | News
The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) annual Pureora Hunting Competition kicked off on 16 March and will continue until the prizegiving at the DOC Pureora Field Base on 28 April. The competition, which first started in 1988, remains a favourite among the upper and...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 10, 2024 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Big Little Blue: Double DipperRaymond McGrathScholastic NZ$18.99 When Big and Little Blue – two lovable, lively, and kind-hearted little penguins – hear a cry for help, they are quick to climb to the rescue. Allie the Albatross needs a hug. With...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 4, 2024 | Features
All Black legend Ian Jones is inviting Kiwis to join him in a guided walk through spectacular native bush, along pristine waterways and over the stunning west coast. Inspired by his tamariki who are fluent in te reo Māori, Ian Jones says he seeks a renewed sense of...
by Shannon Williams | Mar 4, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, Hunting
In a world where outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting, and boating are often stereotyped as male-dominated pursuits, Isabell Zitzelsberger, a passionate advocate for breaking gender barriers, decided it was time for a change. In 2012, Isabell and her partner...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 4, 2024 | Archive, Editor's pick
In a world where outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating are often seen as male-dominated, Isabell Zitzelsberger is leading a charge for change, reshaping the narrative through Wild Chix – a series of seminars aimed at empowering women in the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 27, 2024 | News
A major research project is underway by the Game Animal Council New Zealand (GAC) to gather information about deer, pig, chamois, and tahr hunting in New Zealand and the organisation is asking Kiwi hunters to participate. The last time this kind of research was...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 26, 2024 | News
On 23 February, hundreds of dead snapper were found floating in the sea around Auckland, washing up on the city’s beaches, and now, a major fishing company has acknowledged that they could be to blame. Moana New Zealand said one of its contract vessels could be...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 26, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
The Pike29 Memorial Track officially opened on 16 February 2024. Pike River families, Ngāti Waewae, minister of regional development Shane Jones, West Coast Tasman MP Maureen Pugh, and those who worked on the track were among those present at the opening ceremony. The...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 26, 2024 | News
Police are asking local fishing enthusiasts to stay safe while dropping a line after a person was rescued during the early hours of Friday, 16 February. He was stuck on the rocks at Bethells Beach. The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman,...
