All about big game hunting in New Zealand including all deer, tahr, chamois, goats, wild pigs and wild sheep.

A forum to discuss and inform members about big game hunting throughout the world.

For those interested in small game hunting such as rabbits, hares, possums, magpies and the like.

Discussion and advice on duck shooting / game bird hunting and hunting with a shotgun in general.

For discussions about bow hunting and where to hunt with a bow, seasons and regulations etc.

A board for pig hunters to discuss all the adventures and issues of pig hunting. Use of dogs, radio tracking collars, areas to hunt etc.

This forum is for those planning hunts who might be looking for someone to team up with to share costs, make up numbers or generally share experiences.

Tell us about all your current hunts and what is going on around the hills.

Anything to do with fishing in the Saltwater - From charter boat fishing to fishing off the rocks and from marlin to spotties..

A forum to discuss boats, safety, motors or anything else that will be useful

For discussions on all matters of freshwater fishing for trout and salmon and to find someone to go fishing with!

A great discussion board for anything to do with fishing flies, including fly patterns. When posting fly patterns please use the fly pattern name in the topic header.

Share your fishing reports. All over NZ

Discussions about firearms, ammunition and firearms accessories of all kinds, including rings, mounts, bipods, slings, rifle ranges, etc.

Discuss long range shooting, target shooting and Shotguns

For all reloading information and discussions.

For sharing D.I.Y. build projects such as knife making, rifle builds, smokers, home made chillers, fire pits, BBQs, strange ideas and the expense of huge amounts of money.

All sorts of hunting and fishing resources such as how to headskin or information on the Douglas Score system

All sorts of hunting and fishing resources such as how to headskin or information on the Douglas Score system, targets to print, ballistic charts, free site maps, online manuals, useful links, etc can be found here.

A great place to let others know about the good and bad of gear on the market.

A board to discuss the types and use of hunting and game bird dogs.

This forum is for people to advertise lost or found dogs. Hunting dogs often get lost or separated and are found by other hunters. Also use this to advertise all lost and found dogs no matter where they are, in the bush, country or city. Be great if it helps owners and dogs to get reunited.

For discussions about National Parks, 4x4 vehicles, access, etc.

A board on general animal health and advice.

This forum is for discussions, reports and the use of all hunting optics, including rifle scopes, spotting scopes, range finders, binoculars, etc. Advertising is strictly prohibited and will be deleted

This forum is for all things hut, bivouacs & shelter related, including photos & discussions on New Zealand's back country huts and shelters.

Share your interesting yarns of the outdoors with other members. Very popular on the old FnH site.

About taxidermy, taxidermists, mounts or materials. Discussions on methods and anything else in the world of taxidermy

This board is to help focus debate on the issues that confront hunters and fishermen and to generate action or clarify issues.

Press Releases which are important to hunters, anglers and all outdoors people. If your organisation has a press release we should know about then contact a forum moderator/staff member to get it put up..

A forum for threads that do not belong in other forums, including all sorts of news, chit chat, rugby, etc. This forum can be fairly rough so don't enter if you are easily shocked!

Use this forum to note any issues to do with the running of the forum or anything you want to bring to Admins attention. Also if you are seeking IT help from forum members.

A forum to post jokes and stuff that will have everyone laughing! Please note: obscene and racist jokes will be removed, as will distasteful posts at the moderators' discretion.

Add your favourite wild foods recipe here, including butchery, smoking, camp ovens, preparation and recipes for seafood, wild meats, gamebirds, etc. In fact anything to do with food!