Points South Blog
The Department of Discontent
Posted by PointsSouth onAt what point will the Department of Conservation actually accept that our big game animals are here to stay, and manage them as the resource they are? Or have the extremist pipe dreams of Forest & Bird become more important than managing our public land for conservation and recreation?
"Hunting is Conservation, and Hunters are Conservationists" - Cam Speedy
Posted by PointsSouth onA collective of Recreational Hunters have initiated a huge trapping project to protect endangered whio (blue duck)
What's Up with WARO??
Posted by Cameron McKay onOpinion....It's about time we had a bit of a re-think with regards to WARO and sustainable game animal management.
Camouflage - Science or Fiction
Posted by PointsSouth onCamouflage hunting clothing and some of the science behind it
The Haast Roar Ballot. What’s your Chances?
Posted by Cameron McKay onCurious about your chances in the Haast roar ballot? Tim Butcher gives the low down as well as all the facts and figures.
Transparency - For you the comsumer
Posted by PointsSouth onWaterproof and breathable hunting clothing can be a mine field of misinformation. Independant testing like this from First Lite creates transparency for you the consumer.
The "next day" Hunting Jacket - Shaun Monk
Posted by PointsSouth onHunting apparel has come a long way. Meaning that when the weather finally clears, you're actually still on the hill.
It's Just A Shaggy Goat
Posted by Cameron McKay onTahr hunting terrain can be serious, especially above the snowline. Here's some thoughts on staying safe and a video of Hugh Bagleys bull of a lifetime in some seriously problematic terrain.