It’s that deepest darkest time of the year when only the keenest seem to venture far into the mountains!

We’ve had a fair amount of snow unlike this time last year, and the avalanche risk is up to Considerable or High in anything above 1200m in most of the Southern Alps. So be careful if venturing into any terrain with those classic avalanche characteristics, and remember, it’s not just what you are standing on, it’s what’s above you that can kill you. Don’t forget to check both the weather and avalanche forecasts if heading into the alpine over the next few months.

We are very pleased to see the Minister of Conservation Hon Kiri Allen has recovered from her illness and is back on deck again. Minister Allen has been a breath of fr... read more »

In this issue:

• Laurence Aitken’s winter tahr hunt
• Luke Care’s account of the Canterbury stag trip featured on NZ Hunter Adventures
• Bowhunted Sambar stags by Cody Weller
• What Camera Should I Buy? Part 3 – Bridge Cameras, Superzooms and Spotting Scopes
• A...

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