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5 Quick Tips For Success This Roar
Posted by PointsSouth onThe build up to the roar is always an exciting time with all the plotting and scheming involved and figuring out where and when to focus your time. It’s an exciting time to hunt, and for good reason. As the days get shorter eventually those big stags that have been hard to find all year will let their guard down with the onset of the roar, and suddenly they become a hell of a lot easier to find.
How Big is That Bull You're Looking At
Posted by Tim Butcher onWith a bull tahr age is the most important thing, but here's how to work out the size of that bull you're looking at
TAHR RUT STAGES
Posted by PointsSouth onWe all would have heard someone say that “you’ll learn more from just sitting back and watching”, which is true for just about any hunting, but with bull tahr it’s especially relevant as their behaviour changes significantly through the different stages of the rut
Bird Mounting - Field Care
Posted by PointsSouth onForth generation taxidermist David Jacobs gives us a run down on prepping that bird for the taxidermist.
10 QUICK TIPS FOR CHASING CHAMOIS
Posted by PointsSouth onChamois are one of the most exciting animals in New Zealand to hunt. Here's 10 quick tips to help you get the drop on these super intelligent critters.
Assessing Animals on the Hoof
Posted by Tim Butcher onTim Butcher talks trophy assessment. A must read for anyone wanting to get better at on the hoof assesment.
Post Covid Tahr Rut
Posted by Alex Davies onAfter being cooped up in lockdown a post Covid tahr rut hunt was just what was needed for Alex Davies and crew.
King Of The Mountain - with Cam Stobie
Posted by PointsSouth onGuest author Cam Stobie gives a glimpse of what it's like working as a hunting guide in the Canadian Yukon
Quick Tips for Taking Better Hunting Photo's
Posted by Cameron McKay onA few quick tips for taking better photos and making some lasting memories on that next hunting trip