Category: Hunting

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Both Barrels June 2022

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We are very fortunate to have access to many forestry blocks throughout Northland covering thousands of hectares.

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Both Barrels May 2022

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Reports have been mixed for the hunting success over the opening weekend.

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Both Barrels April 2022

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For only $4: 2022 Game bird licence holders can take a mate hunting who has not purchased a game bird licence within the last THREE years.

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Both Barrels July 2021

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The team at Northland Fish & Game which hunters the best and we'll catch up again with Both Barrels prior to the next game bird season in April next year.

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Both Barrels June 2021

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Northland has had some nice rain over the last few weeks. It’s good to see our wetlands replenished after many months of low water levels.

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Both Barrels May 2021

Olivia Braden and Moose Savage out hunting opening morning.

Are you looking for a place to hunt in the second half of the season?

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Both Barrels March 2021

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North Island Roundup - Both Barrels 2018

Claire Heyns, NorthTec Practicum student, helping with shoveler counts.

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Both Barrels August 2018

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As the 2018 game bird season draws to a close, many hunters are reflecting on their success, saying it has been the best season they have experienced for a long time.

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Northland Both Barrels June 2018

N 1 Heath Worsfold with Sneak and Biz mixed bag taking all opportunities

Despite the floods, those prepared to make the most of all their opportunities have reported good bags.

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Both Barrels Special Edition March 2018

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Welcome to this special issue of Both Barrels

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Northland Secondary School Clay Target Competition 2017

The overall results for the 2017 Secondary School Clay Target competition are as follows:

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