Deer hunting books nz

The new zealand deerstalkers association is 75 years old. Short stories for young hunters waguespack, michael on. Collected here are stories from one mans lifetime of hunting adventures in the new zealand bush. Dec 21, 2011 hunting s best short stories various authors hemingway, quammen, mcgaune, bassall fine writers and all masters of the short story. Frank saxton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The new zealand deer hunters,handbook and resource. Various deer hunting adventures in new zealand and exciting hunting overseas in n. From the warm sunlit shores of the woodhill state forest just outside of the auckland metropolis down to the frozen climes. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired to hunt. The impressive 100 page deer culling memories photo book this album is a one of a kind and with over 370 photos from across the culling eras and regions of nz. The roar or the rut is the best time to hunt deer in nz, being the mating season when species such as red, sika and fallow deer become quite vocal and therefore are easier to locate.

Shop hunting new zealand books and collectibles abebooks. Red deer in nz books was having a look in the second hand bookshop today, saw 2 copys of red deer in nz lentalsaxton 8 buck each in good nick but one has been dropped so got a small ding in it, if anybody wants me to buy one and post i will if still there. Kiwi wilderness safaris guided hunting in new zealand. Yes, these two labels can be applied to the same person, and for that reason i believe im uniquely qualified to put together this ultimate recommended reading list for hunters. From the warm sunlit shores of the woodhill state forest just outside of the auckland metropolis down to the frozen climes of deepest stewart island, whether it was chasing the elusive and wily sika or stalking the majestic red deer, clive sutton spent his life hunting them all. Category paper plus is now an essential products supplier. To celebrate this book has been compiled to show a.

Compiled by dr randall gilbert this guide is an alphabetical listing of all the important terms used in whitetailed deer hunting. The wild boar or wild pig is one of new zealands most popular game animals and a regular source of meat for many local hunters. Their resemblance to a rocky mountain elk got me excited. Jul 11, 2017 hunting red stag in new zealand has been a dream of mine since i was a little kid. The hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are. Different species of deer can be found in hard antler practically yearround in new zealand. Barlow, maida ed, et al southland acclimatisation society. If you want to put your best foot forward when selecting your next hunting book then getting your hands on any, or all, of these titles is a good start. There are drivers pushing the dogs to find deer, and. Hunting is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity in new zealand with numerous books and magazines published on the topic. New zealand hunting stories, hunting articles, hunting books. Welcome to wilderness quest new zealand you will find the finest of new zealand trophy hunting located on the wild and beautiful west coast of the south island of new zealand. In new zealand we are very fortunate to have a wide variety of deer species, red deer, sika, fallow, sambar, rusa, wapiti north american elk and 2 small herds of whitetail deer.

We can plot and plan all we like, but whatever happens over the next few hours is the great mystery of deer hunting. Deer wars this documentary tells the epic story of helicopter deer culling in the southern alps. Its a sampler of the best hunting writers out there. Pristine mountain meadows, abundant trophy species, luxurious lodge accommodation, skilled professional hunting guides, and warm hospitality all combine to create classic stalking experiences unsurpassed in new zealand deer hunting and new. Pilots richard hayes and doug maxwell are shown in full flight in. Backcountry new zealand hunting fishing guides new.

Discuss everything from firearms, reloading, hunting, through to dogs, fishing and gamebird shooting. World class trophy hunting with new zealand s finest hunting guides, outfitters and accommodation. Red stag hunting in new zealand with bj holdsworth and amplehunting. The main hunting is between late february and the beginning of august when red stag, and fallow deer are in hard antler.

Written from first to last page in his vigorous, cheerfully personal style. The motu mob deer hunting yarns of new zealand kindle. The pig hunters the stoned boar huge boar knocked out with a stone wildnewzealand films duration. The first book in the trilogy about white patch the deer. Great new zealand deer heads volume i by bruce banwell. Introduced deer had become destructive environmental pests. Unlike most other developed countries with a hunting tradition, there are no baglimits or seasons for hunting large game in new zealand. A history of the wild pig in new zealand and its ancestors abroad. Hunting books, covering anything from deer stalking to small game. The whitetail deer of stewart island hunting books. Two strains of pig combined to create new zealands unique captain cooker, a pig named in honor of the great explorer and sea captain who was one of the first european navigators to explore new zealands waters. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide.

Red deer is a story of the venison industry, as seen through the eyes of one of its survivors, sir tim wallis. Rugged, windswept stewart island contains rakiura national park, a wilderness renowned for its unspoilt nature and scenic beauty. Was having a look in the second hand bookshop today, saw 2 copys of red deer in nz lentalsaxton 8 buck each in good nick but one has been dropped so got a small ding in it, if anybody wants me to buy one and post i will if still there. Peter hoar, a longtime reader, trader and collector of new zealand s hunting books, has shared his 40 years of hard won knowledge on the subject in new zealand hunting and associated books a bibliography. Hunting is primarily spot and stalk and method of take can be bow or rifle. The hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are listed here. This book, along with the other guide books by the same authors, makes the hunters highly recommended reading list read more. Visiting new zealand is like stepping back in time. The hunters recommended new zealand hunting books the hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are listed here. For that reason, those months are the ideal for hunting red stag, particularly if you want to hunt during the roar and have lots of opportunities for calling. This is a living list so please feel free to contact us if you are aware of any books not included in this bibliography.

Red stag hunting in new zealand big game hunting adventures. Red deer in new zealand 9781869530372 by roger lentle. Looking for red skins on the open mountain tops of beautifull south westland, new zealand. The wapiti new zealand big game records series vol 2. We offer a range of red deer hunting opportunities for the trophy hunter, hunting on public land either in the south island backcountry or on a private free range block of land with a managed herd of sci trophy stags in the central otago region. However, similar to the other deer species present in new zealand like elk and fallow deer, the new zealand red stag rut also known as the roar occurs during march, april, and early may. With our help and your college budget you can always find what you need. Deer wars top gun in choppers, over the beech forest revisits the heady.

One hundred years of trout fishing in new zealand one hundred years of trout fishing in new zealand compiled by john. Red stag hunting new zealand with amplehunting youtube. As you can see this selection of text books covers many different hunting topics, so you can buy or rent used hunting textbooks and learn much from them. This book offers stories from a life filled with adventures, told by a professional who live and breathed hunting for fifty years. If you want to put your best foot forward when selecting your next hunting book then getting your. Hunting deer in new zealand with tia the hunting hound and huck shrub home of the sika xtii deer caller. Hunting, shooting, big game, new zealand, new zealand hunting books, rex forrester, philip holden, deer stalking, pighunting, pig hunting, books for sale in new zealand. Bordered by over 250,000 acres of wild free range hunting land, kuranui traverses the rolling foothills of the mamaku range in the north island and is just 2 hours drive from auckland international airport. Deer dog hunting is deer hunting except with dogs that trail the deer. Holden gives tips and hints and also recounts his own experiences pighunting throughout new zealand. Deer hunting yarns of new zealand sutton, mr clive, sutton, mr albert david, sutton, mr albert david on. Hunters in new zealand love the wild scenes and nature of the back country, the culture of the hunting community, the history of new zealand hunting, and the adventure of hunting.

Fortuna books hunting books for sale from new zealand. Kuranui new zealand hunting, privately owned by mort and mel moon, is one of the finest exclusive private game hunting estates in new zealand. I read dozens of books every year, if not more, related to hunting and ive seen plenty of good books, a few great ones and a handful of awful reads too. Millions of products at discount prices its shopping made easy. This group is for people who have ever been deer dog hunting or want to go. In this article, we will go over 6 of the most informative and best deer hunting books on the market and then go over a list of topics that any deer hunting book on your reading list needs to cover for them to be of any worth to you. This is the first comprehensive alpine hunting guide book written for new zealand hunters. Hunting books and books associated with hunting in new zealand most nz book and dvd titles in stock now.

The video documents the companies progression from shooting, to the era of live capture in the late 1970s. Bibliography of new zealand hunting books below is a bibliography, in alphabetical order, by author, of all new zealand hunting related books known to the hunter. The hunters recommended new zealand hunting books the. If youre not familiar with these writers, then this anthology of more than 20 short stories might be right for you. Shop whitcoulls wide range of fishing, hunting, shooting books online or in store. A treasured keeps sake reflecting past to present deer culling operatives throughout nz. Fully guided freerange deer hunting trips for trophy red deer stags and hunting for other new zealand game species, including fallow deer bucks, wild boar, wild goat and wild turkey which include accommodation and meals, pick up and delivery from wellington, trophy preparation for export. Browse and buy a vast selection of hunting new zealand books and. Jan 24, 2014 we can plot and plan all we like, but whatever happens over the next few hours is the great mystery of deer hunting. New releases 3 nz big game hunting stories 21 pig hunting 15 rare out of print titles pre owned. Stewart island is blessed with a natural habitat that is still largely intact, even with the introduction of species like red and whitetail deer.

Valore books still operates a buyback system too, enabling you to sell your hunting books back whenever you feel the need. Whitetail deer have been on rakiura stewart island for a hundred years and they have become part of the islands heritage. Hunting is what we do, offering both new zealand deer hunting and new zealand alpine hunting, steeped in tradition and scrupulously fair chase ethics. New zealands best hunting fishing and shooting forum. Whatever your passion, our guests talk of the magic of hunting in new zealand the breathtaking locations, the genuine kiwi warmth, and the camaraderie they share with guides and fellow adventurers. The most soughtafter biggame species in new zealand are red stag, fallow deer, himalayan tahr, and alpine chamois, but there are many other huntable species on the north and south islands including arapawa sheep and several types of deer. Hunting whitetail deer in nz with new zealand hunting safaris. Obviously the deer species will have a shorter season. It is fair to say that peter has seemingly amassed one of the best and most comprehensive book collections about new zealand. Australia and new zealands premiere dedicated deer hunting magazine.

Particularly concerned with hunting red deer, he also tells of wildgoat hunting in marlborough and of two successful wapiti. New zealand hunting books and dvds all nz hunting books. New zealand may be best known for the excellent stag and fallow deer hunting in the country. Isbn 0340342889 holden philip in search of the wild pig. Hunting whitetail deer in nz with new zealand hunting. Keep me up to date with content, updates and offers from wild deer email address. Hunting book collection auction is for all books featured as a complete lot. Aug 16, 2008 hoggin somewhere in nz with blake and mike. Brilliant wilderness hunting for whitetail trophies. Buy cheap hunting books online hunting book rentals.

The red deer part 1 sold out the red deer part 1, is the fifth in a series of books that will eventually form the official n. Stag neville spooner 19171946 was a government deer culler in 1939 and 1940, initially in the tararuas, and then on the south islands west coast. Join south coast productions as they explore rakiura in search of the elusive grey ghosts of rakiura. Rex forrester was one of new zealands foremost hunting and outdoor sports writers. Fiction by one of new zealands best known hunting authors. The red deer begin to rut during late march and through april, with the sika stags and fallow bucks beginning in april and continuing through may. The top 20 books for hunters and anglers outdoor life. Bibliography of new zealand hunting books the hunter. Alpine hunting should grace the book shelf of all aspiring and avid tahr and chamois hunters.