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15th April 2021
3min

Simple tips for an enjoyable trip into the hills

There are a handful of simple decisions and actions that a tramper can make and do before leaving home that will both make the trip more enjoyable as well as save...
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13th April 2021
2min

We've been recognised for outstanding prevention work

With people’s outdoor safety at the heart of all our projects, the we have been rewarded for our hard work in outdoor safety prevention at last week’s Research Association Effectiveness Awards 2021.
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7th April 2021
2 min

Fiordland hunting app with safety spin 

Hunting wapiti deer safely in Fiordland just became tech savvy with the recent launch of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation (FWF) app. The app incorporates many aspects of hunting wapiti in New Zealand...
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24th March 2021
5min

Have the confidence to speak up

Speaking up can feel awkward when tramping in a group, but Abbie Law wishes they had done that before attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC) recently.
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19th March 2021
3min

Know how to use your map?

Knowing how to find your way in New Zealand’s terrain is essential. While it’s important to do your track research before you leave home, knowing how to use a physical...
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10th March 2021
3min

Picking apart a heavy pack

By the time you've packed everything you need for a hunt it is quite likely your pack will be pretty heavy. The most important thing is to make sure you...
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10th March 2021
3min

‘This isn’t an easy story to tell. I made a bloody poor call’

Even decades of experience for the best of deerstalkers sometimes is not enough to guarantee good decision making. A South Island hunter shares their story about a life-changing hunt with...
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9th March 2021
3min

Less staggering, more stags

For Otago hunter Thomas Wardhaugh, maintaining a good level of fitness is the gateway to safe and productive hunting, not to mention making a hunt trip more enjoyable.
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5th March 2021
3min

Good Mates, Good Hunting

Hunting with your mates is always better with a solid plan and safe attitudes. Whether it's a quick weekend hunt or a planned backcountry adventure. Here are a few key...
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