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'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need
Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.
Access to Ruahine Forest Park closed for safety during logging operations
No entry from Kashmir Rd; DoC cites close calls and public safety.
'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting
'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'
Three women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting Comp
Numbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.
Healthy game populations reported for start of duck hunting season
Late maize harvest affects availability of spots for shooters.
Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region
A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
Wapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with hunters
Fiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.
'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.
Hunters brace for busy weekend as roar season amps up
Several organisations have asked for vigilance in the outdoors this long weekend.
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
Roar warning: Hunters urged to take care this Easter
Assume that anything you hear or glimpse in the bush could be another human.
'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accident
An accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Top gun: HB sharpshooter bags deer, gifts it to soldiers then joins army
A farmer turned sharp shooter can now knock the top off a bottle from 300 metres.
'Slips, trips and falls': Why hunters need to be fit for the roar
Outdoor safety advocates are urging hunters to get into shape.
Judas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury
'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.
‘Absolutely tragic’: Grieving family, friend pay tribute to granddad shot while hunting
His family say he was well-known in his local community of Paeroa, in Hauraki.
Paeroa hunter fatally shot in remote ranges, police investigating
The incident happened early on Friday.
Why Dame Lynda Topp wants Kiwis to 'get wild again'
The Rewild campaign highlights the many benefits of fishing and hunting.
Wilsons Hunting’s Ken Wilson giving up the game
"They can come to Wilsons and get quality abuse, is what I tell them."
Ruru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operation
Police caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.
Buried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert says
Kiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.
'Great numbers': Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting season
A wet spring and summer mean game bird populations are thriving.
Cat-hunting competition category culled after backlash
Young hunters under 14 were being encouraged to kill as many wild cats as possible
Animal group condemns kids' cat-shooting contest
Children can win $250 for killing the most cats without a microchip.