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A Wildlife Disaster Taking Place – Bird Expert

Blast From the Past Introduction In 2017 Tross Publishing published “The Quiet Forest – The Case Against Aerial 1080”, written by Fiona McQueen. Fiona McQueen (MbChB,MD,FRACP) graduated from the University of Otago in medicine in 1980 and worked as a … Continue reading

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A Good Way by Reading of Encouraging Kids Outdoor Awareness

Reviews by Tony Orman With urbanisation and a number of other influences such as sub-standard tv reality programmes etc., youngsters can grow up distracted and unappreciative , even insensitive and unaware, of the countryside, outdoors and the natural world. So … Continue reading

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California Bans Rat Poison, Harmful to Wildlie

BY Karen Garcia,  “LOS ANGELES TIMES” (Abridged) The body of B-372, an adult female bobcat, was found June 20, 2020, in Agoura Hills. Officials said she died from the effects of anticoagulant rat poisons. (National Park Service) Californian wildlife advocates are … Continue reading

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A Book about Good Old Kiwi Pubs

Iconic Kiwi Pubs – From Mangonui to Bluff, by George Lockyer, published by Bateman Books, Price $45.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Author George Lockyer is described on the dust jacket of the book as a “pub veteran.” He travelled the … Continue reading

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US “Water Warrior” Urges Speak Up on Water Crisis

by Ben Hope An American conservationist Erin Brokovich whose courage and victory over a corporate pollutant was made into a top Hollywood film has told a Water NZ industry conference that the water crisis its worsening.  She says people and … Continue reading

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Pipe Dream of Exterminating Predators Hits Trouble

New Zealand’s goal to become predator free by 2050 has been controversial. Now in the background, there are questions about its direction says an article in Stuff newspapers this morning, i.e. Monday 23 Oct. In the article, experienced journalist Eugene … Continue reading

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Cheap Attempt by Police to Bolster Pointless Firearm Registry – COLFO

Media have once again been led into incorrect reporting on the firearm registry, this time repeating claims that the new firearms registry enabled identification of a firearm on-seller, even though the data had been collected separately by Police since 2021. … Continue reading

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A Marine Ecologist’s Book on the Secret Lives of Fishes

Book Review “Fishes of Aotearoa” by Paul Caiger, published by Potton and Burton, Price $79.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Being insular in location, totally surrounded by sea, New Zealand with its minor islands has an aquatic ecology both in saltwater … Continue reading

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New Book on a True Deer Hunting Legend

“Finding Frank” by Louise Maich, published by Bateman Books, price $67.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman As a young deerstalker I remember the name Frank Erceg well. He was then a deer culler and a photo of him, rugged good looks … Continue reading

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ELECTION 2023 – Act Confident it will Woo National on Firearm Reform

From Newsroom The Act Party will fight to have the firearms registry shut down with its spokesperson Nicole McKee sure she can persuade National to rethink its support for it Act and National have a lot of common ground when … Continue reading

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Forget Boot Camps, do Outdoors Youth Training

Opinion by Tony Orman It’s difficult to understand the inward looking attitude of Police Minister Ginny Anderson to youth training camps. The title “boot camps” that she negatively uses is derogatory and distorts the intention and what they should be. … Continue reading

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A Stunning book on a Central North Island Station

Book Review “Blue Duck Station – The land, the rivers and the people” by Nicola McCloy, published by Basteman Books, Price $69.99 Reviewed by Tony Orman. The publisher’s blurb says of this book – “outstanding, amazing, fantastic and incredible and every other … Continue reading

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Political Parties Disappoint on Fisheries Policy

With an election looming, a new survey by Horizon Research has found saltwater fishery policies are important to voters. A nationwide survey reveals most (79%) Kiwis believe bottom trawling and dredging should be phased out of inshore fisheries and replaced … Continue reading

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New Research Supports Managing Deer For Biodiversity Over Carbon Storage

NZ Game Animal Council Media Release 25 September 2023   New research shows deer have little impact on the carbon storage of our intact indigenous forests and supports biodiversity protection as the primary goal of deer management. The report, Review of … Continue reading

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Moves to Destroy America’s Hunting and Fishing Heritage Pandering to Radical Left?

Subtitle – Government agencies target archery programs, lead ammo and more to end hunting, fishing Based on an article by Luke Hilgemann Fox News, published September 22, 2023 In just three years under President Joe Biden, America’s hunting-and-fishing heritage is under attack in ways never … Continue reading

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NZDA’s New Operations and Marketing Manager

NZDA Press Release – 19 September 2023 NZDA is delighted to announce the appointment of Hugh Devereux-Mack as our new Operations and Marketing Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Hugh to the New Zealand Deerstalkers National Office team,” said Gwyn … Continue reading

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The Problem Isn’t Firearms but a Dysfunctional Society

Opinion by Tony Orman Recently there was a stabbing spree overseas that left two dead, including the attacker who was fatally shot by police. Naturally people were horrified but there was no visible reaction that stricter controls were needed on knife … Continue reading

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That first Deer

by Ben Hope The American hunting author Larry Weishuhn, in Pear Flat Philosophies, wrote, “Most people’s lives are filled with firsts – first day at school, first date, first kiss, first car – but for me perhaps none of my … Continue reading

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Welcome Reprint of a Great Tramping Guide Book

Book Review: “Tramping in Aotearoa” subtitled “New Zealand’s Top 45 Tracks” by Shaun Barnett. Published by Potton and Burton. Price $49.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Shaun Barnett is already an established – indeed accomplished – author particularly in the field … Continue reading

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“Mother and Daughter Tackle the NZ-long Te Araroa Trail” Book

“Adventures with Emilie” sub-titled Taking on the Araroa trail in 138 life-changing days” by Victoria Bruce, published by Penguin Random House (NZ), price $40. Reviewed by Tony Orman Author Victoria Bruce and her 7 year old daughter Emilie took on … Continue reading

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