Winter feels like it’s here now, with quite a few snow dumps occurring in May. The roar timing was interesting, generally late in most places with the Sika roar especially seeming more spasmodic with quite a bit of activity well on into May.

This was as a result of the variable weather patterns and less daylight hours in a lot of places over summer. We can expect some late fawns on the ground next spring and summer.

No doubt you’ve all heard Forest and Bird have put their judicial review of DOC and the community agreement between the Department and the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation on hold for 6 months. This is straight from their press release:

"Forest & Bird welcomes the opportunity to work with the Wapiti Foundation and DOC on this critical issue,” Forest & Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki said. 

“There have been inaccurate suggestions that Forest & B... read more »

In this issue:

• A Word from the Editor
• 06 ‘Twas The Week Before Exams, by Reuben Jones
• 14 The Godley Valley, by Luke Care
• 22 Co...

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