Hunting Blogs
Californian Connection to Kiwi Waterfowling
Written by Lawson Davey In the mid to late 1990s, an approach was made to Fish & Game NZ by Tony Arnold who was a keen Northern California waterfowl hunter to…
- 14/05/2026
When the Weather Doesn't Play Ball
Written by Nick King The descending storm clouds brought a monochrome aspect to the Opening Day dawn. Patches of fog had us playing peek-a-boo with the bedraggled surroundings.
- 14/05/2026
Decoy Rigging: More Than a Weight on a Bit of String
Written by Paul Stenning I was very proud of my first decoy purchase; I'd certainly pedalled a few miles delivering papers and pamphlets to buy my half dozen Italian-made plastic mallard…
- 14/05/2026
Access: A Key Focus for Fish & Game
Written by Maggie Tait Working to retain and restore access is a key pillar of our work at Fish & Game.
- 13/05/2026
Hunt the Humble Muck Pond
Written by Ian Phillips Our family moved to Southern Taranaki from the Rotorua area in September 2012.
- 13/05/2026
Welcome the Next Generation: Advice on Taking Kids Game Bird hunting
Written by Anto Hall While I was lucky enough to be introduced to the outdoors at an early age by my father, it was heavily focused on big game hunting.
- 13/05/2026
How To Find Hunting Spots: Scouting and Door Knocking
Written by Hamish Carnachan The duck hunting season, the ritual, the tradition, and a little slice of paradise in rural New Zealand – for thousands of Kiwi hunters, this is what…
- 13/05/2026
A Winter Drift For Mallards
Written by Bruce Quirey On a frosty morning, Phin eyes me across the steam of my coffee.
- 13/05/2026
Your Most Important Prep: Pre Season Gundog Training
Written by Teresa Borrell As the days shorten and the first crisp mornings hint at the opening of the game bird season, most hunters turn their attention to equipment preparation: cleaning…
- 13/05/2026
Upland Opportunities: Give it a Shot This Season
Written by Craig Deal With their striking plumage, cunning tactics and ability to erupt out of cover in spectacular fashion, nothing gets the heart racing like the challenge of hunting upland…
- 13/05/2026