Off the Beaten Track: Hunting Tales from the New Zealand Back Country by Dave Shaw

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

Off the back of the successful TV series Red Stag Timber Hunters' Club (currently in its sixth season, with more to come), Andre, Anto, Dan, Tim, Sam and Dave are the official members of 'The Hunters Club', a team of intrepid and passionate hunters who aren't afraid to put in the hard yards, reaching ar eas deep within New Zealand's mountainous back country. Showcasing the natural beauty of these locations, and really 'earning' the right to take a shot at one of New Zealand's many species of deer, and occasionally wild pigs, rams, ducks and goats. For the boys, it's all about being physically fit, digging deep to reap the rewards, and doing it all in a way that's respectful to the animals being hunted and the environment that they venture through. Not to mention having a bit of a laugh with their mates along the way. ...Show more

Spot X Hunting New Zealand by M. Draper; M. Airey

$44.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

Hooked for Life - A Celebration of Fly Fishing by Les Hill

$39.99 NZD

$45.00 (11% off)

Category: Fishing & Hunting | Reading Level: near fine

Based on Les Hill’s 63 years of fly fishing in New Zealand, HOOKED FOR LIFE is packed with interesting, amusing and informative anecdotes. The book resonates with the sheer joy of hunting and catching trout, while imparting a lifetime’s worth of invaluable lessons on how to go about it. The reader will not only benefit from the author’s years of experience with nymph and dry fly, but will enjoy soaking up the special atmosphere he evokes and relive vicariously the primal contest between angler and fish. Along the way they’ll learn to think like a trout and understand the nature of the world it lives in; get some tips on streamside photography; and come to appreciate the author’s view that it is often more satisfying to catch one special fish than a large number on a particular day, or that the trout that gets away can provide as much fun as several brought to a net. ...Show more

Tales with Tails: Hunting and Fishing by Gary Joll

$34.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

Forgotten Years by Brian Conroy

$44.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

Trout Diaries by Derek Grzelewski

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting | Reading Level: Very Good

With disarming honesty and freshness, Derek Grzelewski has written a highly readable account of his year dedicated to fly-fishing in New Zealand, relating the highs and lows, and the intricacies and finesse, of pursuing trout in the wild places and pristine waters he loves so much. The thrill of close e ncounters with this elusive quarry is mirrored by the pleasure he takes in the companionship of his dogs, his friends and the many others he happens across in, often secret, fly-fishing locations around the country. Each month, illustrated with fly sketches by passionate fellow angler Johnny Groome, covers aspects of fly-fishing relevant to that time of year. Along the way we meet many of the author's friends and clients, including top professional guides and a couple of trout scientists, and share his insights into the art of fly-fishing. He also considers innovative techniques and equipment, the pros and cons of catch-and-release, and ponders on our relationship with the natural world and environmental factors affecting our waterways.About the author:Derek Grzelewski is a regular contributor to top-end magazines like New Zealand Geographic, Australian Geographic, Smithsonian, GEO and Flylife. He is a former professional fly fishing guide and the founder of Wanaka Flyfishing Academy. He lives in Wanaka, on the banks of the Clutha river. ...Show more

Fly-Fishing in New Zealand by Derek Grzelewski

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

"New Zealand has a reputation of having the best fly-fishing for trout in the world – but also some of the hardest and most challenging. As a professional fly-fishing guide, Derek Grzelewski, author of The Trout Trilogy, shares his expert knowledge and decades of experience learnt from some of New Zeala nd’s best anglers and guides. All the essential skills needed to improve your fly-fishing ability, including: selecting the right equipment; styles of fly-fishing and the nature of trout; basic, advanced and expert casting techniques; learning to see trout; riverside entomology and what flies to use; where to fish and when; streamcraft and much more. This step-by-step guide will cover everything you NEED to know to become an expert in the art of fly-fishing!"--Cover ...Show more

Fishing, a Thread

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

Off The Track: More Tales from the New Zealand Bush by Big Al Lester

$38.00 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting | Reading Level: very good

DoP - August 2008, Auckland 130 x 198mm 'Those of you with a sense of humour, a love of hunting and a liking for yarns about the characters that roam the New Zealand mountains, this book is for you.'Big Al' once again revisits his beloved terrain: yarns of off-road New Zealand. With his characteristic h umour and love for the land - and larrikin mates firmly by his side - Al recounts numerous trials and tribulations from recent hunting expeditions, including such things as cooking dinner with a flame thrower, knocking off plenty of pig and deer (and plenty more making a lucky escape), rats in lunchboxes, accidentally blowing up bridges, snow avalanches, a suicidal Canadian goose, and a burial at sea! ...Show more

Dark Forest Deep Sea: Reflections of a hunter by Richard Hall

$38.00 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

In the wild there is an element that cannot be seen, tasted, heard or smelt - it can only be felt, and it is a feeling of enchantment. After his first hunting experience in New Zealand as a young man, Richard Hall has been drawn back again and again, wanting to relive the feeling only this country's wil derness can give him. Dark Forest Deep Sea goes beyond recollections of one man's hunting trips. It delves into the emotions and sensations at the heart of the experience, and the reasons for doing it. From catching eels in a river on a moonlit night to spearfishing on a single breath in the Pacific Ocean to stalking deer in silent forests - scientist Richard Hall reflects on both solitude and mateship, our relationship with landscape and nature, and how the wilderness gives him what he needs to live in the world. This is the human story of hunting. ...Show more

Hunting New Zealand Parts Unknown by Peter Ryan

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

Based in New Zealand’s stunning South Island, Peter Ryan’s writing and images have been published around the world. In Hunting New Zealand — Parts Unknown he pays tribute to the game animals, people and places that have made New Zealand famous as one of the last great hunting adventures. It’s a glimpse into the drama of roaring stags, tahr and chamois high in the haunting Southern Alps, and friendships made hunting gamebirds in stunning locations. With tales of nostalgia and adventure, including some from the most talented people on the Kiwi hunting scene today, Hunting New Zealand is for those whose hearts belong in wild places.  ...Show more

The Trout Dreams: A True Romance of Fly-Fishing in New Zealand by D. Grzelewski

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing & Hunting

The long-awaited conclusion to Derek Grzelewski's Trout Trilogy! The Trout Bohemia, Derek Grazelewski has returned to guiding, sharing his passion and secrets for fly fishing with enthusiastic anglers from around the world. But his life is about to change when he is contacted by 'a Colorado girl who jus t loves to fly-fish'. They strike up a long-distance relationship, and Jennifer soon flies out to New Zealand to join Derek for a season of fly fishing an experience that will transform their approach to life and trout fishing forever. With Jennifer's fly-casting technique best described as 'punk rock', Derek has his work cut out for him to rapidly elevate her skills to meet the formidable challenges of fly-fishing for large wild trout in New Zealands ultra-clear waters. Join Derek and Jennifer on their angling adventures which take them from the fabled streams of New Zealand's South Island to the iconic trout rivers of Colorado, USA. Filled with Derek's wry storytelling, expert advice and a guides secret tips for fly-fishing, The Trout Dreams is a true tale of finding trout and love in New Zealand. ...Show more