by Ben Hope | Sep 21, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Ever been walking down the street past a pie shop when a delightful, tempting aroma makes you consider homing in on the source? Welcome to the principle behind using berley to attract snapper. The pie shop aroma is akin to using berley to lure snapper in on your...
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 Ben Hope | Sep 21, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Whitebaiting is an annual Kiwi passion. It can be energetic or can be laid back. At the end of either style is the likelihood of delicious whitebait patties, splattered with lemon juice. The energetic approach involves scoop-netting the incoming surf at a river or...
by Ben Hope | May 25, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
A good dog, reasonable weather, and a successful day are three factors that go to make for a good duck or pheasant shoot. Dogs are just top company whether fishing or hunting but particularly for duck shooting. Dogs are positive, never grumble, and enjoy any outing. A...
by Ben Hope | Dec 2, 2021 | Features, Hunting
Often when words get out around hunting circles that you shot a deer, the inevitable question is always asked: where did you get that deer? Anyone asking such a question has to be naive to believe a successful hunter is going to share the exact location. I remember an...
