Hunting

Hunters urged not to rely on luck to keep everyone safe this Roar

Hunters urged not to rely on luck to keep everyone safe this Roar

With the Easter break coinciding with the early part of the Roar hunting season, there will likely be big numbers of hunters taking to the bush this long weekend.

Recreational firearms user groups have been coordinating their messaging this year, to ensure safety remains top of mind to the thousands of hunters who might take to the hills and bush chasing roaring stags or croaking bucks this autumn.

Sharpen your skills and fill your freezer

Sharpen your skills and fill your freezer

Are your navigation skills a bit rusty, or are you interested in hunting but don’t know where to start?

We do. The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) delivers a Hunter National Training Scheme (HUNTS) through local branches. This course is aimed at hunters who want to refresh their skills or educate newbies on how to enjoy hunting safely and ethically. You must be a club member to enrol; however, you can be a complete novice, with most applicants having little to no firearms experience.