Hunters Element Lifestyle Blog

Dropped into the snow-covered Southern Alps, Kane’s Tahr hunt quickly turned into a battle against the elements. With sheer cliffs, deep snow, and a tight weather window, this mission tested everything — including his gear.

Casey Learmond is a keen Northland-based hunter and primary school teacher. She's a passionate conservationist and big on goat culling, pest control and doing her bit to look after our native bush. With plenty of goats under her belt, we were keen to get her top tips for getting the job done.

Bowhunter, spearfisher, and backcountry storyteller Kristian Gerathy recently put our latest gear drop to the test on a proper summer mission. From updated kit reviews to his go-to loadout, here’s how the gear stacked up in serious terrain.

We chatted with Kristian while he was literally sitting on a ridge mid-rut, scoping out the fallow. Here's what he had to say.

We had a yarn with Te Maire to hear about wild rides, post-hunt feeds, and what’s on his bucket list once the final whistle blows.

We caught up with BJ to hear his thoughts on the season, his go-to gear, and the moments that make hunting truly unforgettable.

We caught up with Aaron to hear about his Roar hunting highlights, the best advice he’s ever received, and his essential gear for the season.

Sam Boothroyd is all about making the most of the Roar season. This year, he’s heading deeper into the backcountry and aiming for bigger challenges.

I shot my stag before the roar. He was exactly what I wanted, so other than my hunting with my English mate, Harry, I planned nothing except renovation work on the house. Easter Sunday rolled around…

Hunting Red Stags is without doubt one of the most exciting things we as hunters do. This time of year the hills come alive with noise and activity and along with…