Archive: May, 2017

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Taranaki Both Barrels May 2017

TBB12017. Jakson Stewart with his opening day bag of 10 birds at Lake Ratapiko

While some hunters have had very good success, overall it has been quieter than expected given the high numbers of ducks seen before the season.

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Taranaki Both Barrels April 2017

TBB1April 2017. A good breeding season means there will be plenty of ducks for hunters this year

The damp grey spring last year and a wet summer has been a boon for mallard and grey duck breeding.

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