Safari Club International New Zealand Chapter

22/08/2025

A Chamois for Laura 🏔️ Couldn’t ask for a better backdrop than these ocean views 🌊

19/08/2025

🚨 NEW ISSUE DROP 🚨

The Winter 2025 Safari News is here ❄️🦌

From high country adventures to hunting stories that inspire the next generation, this issue is packed with stories, tips & inspiration you won’t want to miss.

🦌 Bull Tahr Hunt at Lame Duck Hut with Brent Morgan
🎯 Young hunters taking on their first big adventures
🐃 Buffalo in the Swamps – an African dream come true
🏔️ Southern Alps in Winter – alpine hunting tips & adventures
📰 Updates from the NZ Game Animal Council

A massive thank you to Brendan Coe for years of dedication in producing Safari News at such a high standard – we couldn’t have done it without you 👏

📖 Members – check your mailboxes for your exclusive copy in the post!

13/08/2025

A balanced article and worth a read.



Big game hunters are not pantomime villains

Those who pay vast sums to shoot the ‘Big 5’ in Africa do much more to protect species than their armchair critics

10/08/2025

SCI......

Anti-hunting voices are loud.
SCI is louder. We lobby. We defend. We fight.
Join the voice that protects your passion.
🎯 Join us
https://lansingsci.com/

04/08/2025

An excellent article from Dr Robbie Kroeger. Hunting IS conservation and we need to ensure that message is strongly upheld.


Blondie the Lion Is Already Being Called the “Next Cecil.” Here’s Why That’s a Problem for Lion Conservation in Africa

Global outrage around the hunt for Blondie is building, and this could be a problem for hunting's reputation and contributions to African wildlife conservation. Here's what we know so far

29/07/2025

📍 The Sika Series is heading to Auckland this Thursday!
If you’re in the area be sure to head along to the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association - Auckland Branch clubrooms and show your support for the Sika Foundation

If you can’t make it, a simple share of this post could go a long way in helping spread the word — you never know who might be keen to attend!

🦌 Let’s rally together for a great cause.

24/07/2025

Some common sense is beginning to prevail in conservation and game animal management......

OPINION: These initiatives are not about undermining conservation. They are about getting better, more durable outcomes through greater collaboration and smarter thinking.

22/07/2025

🐐 Goat numbers are up — time to head out and bring them down!

The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is BACK!! 🐐

Wild goats are a serious pest across Aotearoa, wreaking havoc on native bush and farmland. This comp isn’t just a chance to get outdoors and win epic prizes… it’s about making a difference. This is your chance to get involved, make an impact and organise a hunt or two with some mates 💥

🔍 Whether you’re new to goat hunting or a seasoned pro — this comp is open to all.
🗓️ More info and updates coming soon!

🔗 Full details here - https://tinyurl.com/yjm2fkpz

19/07/2025

The NZDA 77th Conference for 2025 is officially underway here in Invercargill! A huge thank you to the Southland Branch for the outstanding job hosting us - your hard work and hospitality are truly appreciated 👏
We’ve already seen and measured some exceptional head entries today.

Pictured above:
🔹 Roy Sloan – GM of FWF
🔹 David Keen – NZDA Deputy Chief Douglas Score Judge & SCI Executive Member
🔹 Adam Fairmaid – FWF
🔹 Marcus Pinney – NZDA Douglas Score National Judge & SCI NZ President

03/07/2025

Support Hunting. Back Conservation. Join SCINZ. 🦌🌿

Join the Safari Club International NZ Chapter and be part of a powerful voice for hunters and conservation in Aotearoa.

✅ Go in 3x yearly prize draws for top hunting gear or kit
✅ Support vital conservation projects
✅ Help shape the future of game animal management
✅ Connect with a global hunting community

Memberships from just $35 – join today 👇
🔗 https://scinz.org.nz/product/membership/

02/07/2025

Hunting IS conservation......

https://www.facebook.com/share/15z4qMsnjw/

Maybe the Last Chance to Save the Wapiti Herd – HAVE YOUR SAY

The Herds of Special Interest Amendment Bill is now before Parliament. Initially this bill is about one thing: saving the Wapiti herd in Fiordland National Park.

In the future other herds will benefit from this bill. This could be NZs only opportunity “Ever “ to make a difference.

If it doesn’t pass, the challenges facing the Wapiti won’t go away—they’ll get worse.

Why This Bill Matters:
✅ It allows the Wapiti to be officially managed as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).
✅ It’s a simple solution that will allow other herds in National parks to become Herds of Special Interest in the future.
✅ It offers a clear, practical solution for managing valued game animals inside National Parks.

New Zealand has tried for over 50 years to eradicate wild animals from our National Parks—and failed. The reality is these herds are here to stay. Active management is the best control tool we have.

The Wapiti area already has some of the highest levels of deer control in the country, with a strong focus on environmental impacts first, and hunting second.

What You Can Do:
🗓️ Submissions close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 24 July 2025
This is your chance to show support for the Wapiti and for practical, science-based game management.

👉 Make a Submission Here
https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/document/54SCENV_SCF_C38A377C-91AC-4983-68F9-08DD90F2AB46/game-animal-council-herds-of-special-interest-amendment

👉 Read the Bill
https://legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2025/0151/latest/d7098117e2.html

👉 Read the Hansard (First Reading)
https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/hansard-debates/rhr/combined/HansDeb_20250624_20250625_64

The Wapiti Herd deserves a future—this is our chance to make sure it has one.