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CNISF Update: Book your October Management Hunt now!
By Central North Island Sika Foundation- 22nd Sep, 2020
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There are a few blocks still available for our October Management Hunts. Don't miss out and book in...
Fair and Reasonable Update: Pre-election discussion on the future of firearms in NZ
By Michael Dowling, COLFO- 17th Sep, 2020
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With the election campaign now back in full swing...
SSANZ Update: Arms Legislation Act 2020
By Phil Cregeen, SSANZ- 12th Sep, 2020
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The Act which became law on 25 June has now been consolidated into the Arms Act 1983...
GAC Update: Long-term outcomes should be priority in tahr management
By Tim Gale, Game Animal Council- 3rd Sep, 2020
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The Game Animal Council welcomes greater involvement in the implementation...
NZ Tahr Foundation Update: Disappointing Tahr decision amid concerns over process
By Willie Duley, NZ Tahr Foundation- 2nd Sep, 2020
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The NZ Tahr Foundation is very disappointed at DOC’s decision...
Fair and Reasonable Update: Review at 12 months, and the plan ahead
By Michael Dowling, COLFO- 27th Aug, 2020
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A little over 12 months ago, we pulled together the ‘Fair and Reasonable’ campaign to fight back against...
CNISF Update: Conservation Week and other news
By Central North Island Sika Foundation- 16th Aug, 2020
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Hunting is conservation and with our projects, we work hard to ensure the Sika herd thrives in a sustainable environment...
GAC Update: New Game Animal Councillors appointed
By Tim Gale, Game Animal Council- 14th Aug, 2020
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The Minister of Conservation has appointed five new councillors and a new Chair to the New Zealand Game Animal Council...
COLFO Survey: What matters to you?
By Michael Dowling, COLFO- 10th Aug, 2020
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You'll have noticed that political parties are starting to ramp up their campaigning...
NZDA Brand Refresh
By New Zealand Deerstalkers Association- 25th Jul, 2020
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Our new Chief Executive Officer, Gwyn Thurlow, will oversee the delivery of our refreshed branding...
COLFO Newsletter Jul 2020: Arms Legislation Act 2020
By COLFO- 17th Jul, 2020
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The Arms Legislation Bill, passed its third reading on 18 June by 63 votes to 50...
COLFO Update: IPCA finds Police raids unlawful
By Michael Dowling, COLFO- 14th Jul, 2020
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You may recall emails from Nicole last year expressing concerns about a series of Police raids of the homes of licenced firearms owners...
NZDA Update: Tahr - High Court Decision
By New Zealand Deerstalkers Association- 12th Jul, 2020
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There have been many comments, news stories and rumours about the tahr cull and the High Court's judgement...
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Voting Guide: Our advice to licensed firearms owners this election
By Michael Dowling, COLFO- 5th Oct, 2020
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The Royal Commission of Inquiry - No Accountability
By Phil Cregeen, SSANZ- 2nd Jan, 2021
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Fair and Reasonable Update: Royal Commission delivers report tomorrow
By Michael Dowling, COLFO- 25th Nov, 2020
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SSANZ Update: Arms Legislation Act 2020
By Phil Cregeen, SSANZ- 12th Sep, 2020
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Bushnell NZ PHOTO COMPETITION
WIN A PAIR OF BUSHNELL PRIME 10X25 BINOS!
We have opened up the photo competition to include both hunting and shooting so pics of your rifle, scenic, human interest etc are all welcome!
Please note that the photo comp runs continuously, meaning you are always in with a chance to win a prize! There are also chances to win One Year Subscriptions to NZGUNS and NZGUNS T-Shirts!
Entry is easy! Just email your photo, including a brief description, to: nik@nzguns.co.nz
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL PHOTOS

WIN a pair of Bushnell Prime 10X25 Binos!
Send in your favourite 2020 deer, pig, goat, chamois, tahr, rabbit or wallaby hunting pic for your chance to win!

Simon Jones
Simon, and his dog Moki, secured this sika spiker during a hunt off Clements Rd in the Northern Kaimanawas.
WINNER: NZGUNS T-Shirt!

Harry Stam
Harry sent in this pic of his mate Zak Jacobs with a red hind harvested during a winter hunt in the North Canterbury region! The rifle is a Tikka T3 chambered in .308 Win.

Adam McGrath
The 'Fiordland Boys' taking some time to enjoy the view on the Fiordland tops!

Michael Kenyon
Michael Kenyon with a great pic of a fallow buck taken during a recent hunt!

Hayden Clarke
Hayden secured this chamois during a hunt in Central Otago. He shoots a Browning X-Bolt chambered in .308 Winchester.
WINNER: NZGUNS One Year Subscription!

Shannon Kubala
Shannon with a ripper fallow buck that he secured with his Tikka T3x chambered in .308 Winchester.
WINNER: Bushnell Prime 10x25 Binos!

Jack McCabe
Jack McCabe (9 years old) with his first bull tahr on the deck using his Dads 22-250. A very proud moment for both Jack and his Dad.
WINNER: Bushnell Prime 10x25 Binos!