by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 4, 2020 | News
Hunters seeking a trophy Himalayan tahr can now access new maps showing where mature bulls were seen during recent control operations undertaken by the Department of Conservation (DOC). “Last month’s High Court decision allowed DOC to undertake up to 125 hours of...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 13, 2020 | Features, Fishing
Not that anyone heading off upriver whitebaiting would give a stuff, but at the Waikato River mouth, there is no cellphone reception. Like I say, this wouldn’t be a significant blow to any keen whitebaiting weekend tale of glory normally. On the contrary, a day or two...
by Ben Hope | Jul 16, 2020 | Features, Hunting
Wild venison is organic – no chemicals in farm stock drenches or anti-biotics; it is completely free-range. In her book Wild and Wonderful Everyday Venison Recipes for All Seasons, Andy Lyver says venison is “high in iron and low in cholesterol, making it one of the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 14, 2020 | Editor's pick, NZ made
When it comes to heading off for a quick bush jaunt, the flexibility of travelling by bike, rather than on foot, is well worth considering for faster and handier access. And if you’re planning to go hunting, stealth mode is a priority, which is where the UBCO 2×2...
by Esha Chanda | Jul 9, 2020 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Most people in the industry know Karl Warr, owner of Better Fishing, who became the first fisherman in the world to live stream his catch. I will not hesitate to say this: we need more people like Warr. He has done what the New Zealand government has not been able to...
