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                    As I've discussed, having a good level of fitness is pretty important. That fitness is what allows your body to get there and get back and carry th...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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                    Buying a good pair of boots that fit you well is a key component to having a good adventures in the block-blocks. So this blog is some advise on bo...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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                    When you first think 'I'd like to get into tramping, hiking or hunting the reality is selecting the right equipment or gear can be a daunting prosp...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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I know for alot of people, especially those new to getting into the outdoors the idea can be a little daunting. If you have had little experience...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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Myself (kneeling) with a group training course in Queenstown 
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                    When I first started hunting, you really couldn't have started hunting at a worst time. Helicopter hunting was in full swing and deer worth a lot o...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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                    When I resigned from my last employer, I was unsure as to what I was going to do. I wanted to do something I liked and could get paid to do that. A...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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                    I was born in Dunedin, Otago and grew up there and spent my childhood as an outdoorsy kid. I played all sports. I was a reasonable athlete and repr...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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                    I was in Invercargill for the weekend running a Range Officers course and doing some work with Southland and Gore NZDA branches. Thanks you guys. S...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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Well this will be my last post for a few days as I've been lucky enough to get on a guided walk over the next four days. Home Tuesday afternoon.
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Thinking of getting out hunting or an overnight back country camp out?
An ideal Xmas present for that new hunter or those keen to learn more.
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I can hear ya saying 'What' a pencil. Yip, carry a pencil in your survival bag. Now say you're heading off for an overnighter, no worries carry a...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
  
 
    
    
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