Deer dominate our September issue, with fallow bucks, bowhunting the rut and hard-earned reds all featuring prominently. We also head across the Tasman into steep, cold New Zealand country, where every step has to be earned and a bonus Arapawa ram adds to the adventure. Those bitter conditions bring genuine risk, so we look at recognising and treating hypothermia. And once the hunt is over, three simple venison recipes show just how rewarding wild meat can be when put to good use at home. Elsewhere, pigs, fishing and time with the kids combine for a cracking bush trip, while South Africa delivers memorable hunting, big country, a healthy dose of history and a very different landscape. Closer to home, coastal teal provide plenty of action, Australia’s feral animal numbers come under the spotlight and we get serious about wild dogs – when to hunt them, where to look and how to get the job done. There’s plenty of practical know-how too, from understanding flinch and reading the wind to hunting discipline, camp skills, firecraft and cooking over the coals. On the firearms and gear front, we put the ZeroTech Vengeance 6-24×50 riflescope through its paces, revisit classic Paradox guns and check out .270 Winchester ammo, along with knives, butchering gear, trophy mounts and a NZ possum pullover. And that’s just a taste. There’s plenty more inside, including some excellent prizes up for grabs.
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