Safari Club International New Zealand Chapter

01/01/2025

A shot of mountain meadows in British Colombia ✨

01/01/2025

Mike Knowles saw a whio family group up the Oroua river in the Ruahine FP( 2 adults and 3 juveniles). Pretty good evidence the hunter ( local NZDA) led predator trapping programme is working!

31/12/2024

SCINZ CONGRATULATES ROY SLOAN ON HIS NEW YEARS HONOUR
Congratulations to Roy Sloan, for his well-deserved MNZM (New Zealand Order of Merit) for services to conservation and hunting. From humble beginnings as a hunter with a special interest in Fiordland and the Wapiti herd Mr Sloan has been instrumental in the establishment of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation (FWF) that today manages the herd in conjunction with running a comprehensive conservation programme involving predator control to enhance blue duck (Whio) numbers in Fiordland National Park. He has chaired and managed the Foundation to the strong position it holds today, spent two years on the Game Animal Council, a term on the NZDA Executive and today still works tirelessly for the animals and environment that he loves. Hunters are a major part of the New Zealand conservation movement as exemplified by Mr Sloan who has been a leader in this field for many years.

Marcus Pinney, SCINZ President

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02/12/2024

Hunting IS conservation.......

Cameron Luxon has a bill in Parliament's ballot to give hunters a seat at the table for decisions impacting the DOC estate. Read more: www.act.org.nz/hunters

08/11/2024

Some SCINZ members recently did an amazing adventure hunting in BC Canada - here is a snippet of there trip 👌🌲

07/11/2024

Congratulations to everyone who entered this years 2024 Photographic competition we had some incredible entries this year.

Congrats to the below winners for this years winning entries.

Best Wildlife photo went to - Callum Sheridan
Best General photo went to - Zoe Symonds
Best Hunting photo went to - Shane Hall
Best Scenic photo went to - Mia Knowles

Be sure to get your camera’s out and get snapping for those 2025 entries 📸 🦌

07/11/2024

The 2024 Young Hunters Award was awarded to Alicia Symonds - Congratulations 🥳 🦌 🎉

06/11/2024

Warren Knudsen was awarded Best Overseas Trophy & Supreme Winner for his Nyala

05/11/2024

The 4 October update from ZIP (attached) outlines their plans of beginning the operation to eradicate cats, rats, possums and hedgehogs from Rakiura. It contains important data for hunters. (I held it anticipating more hunting info that has not materialised) Hunting will be allowed to continue while operations take place. We are aware some people with bookings at South Pegasus for 2025 have been emailed about the plan.

Rakiura Hunter Camp Trust is aware of a ZIP Operational Plan discussing implementation of 1080 use and having minimal exclusion areas and no gaps in bait coverage. The plan says:- “Minimising these gaps means (where possible) sowing over huts (disconnecting water, clearing roofs and immediate surrounds, etc)”

Rakiura Hunter Camp Trust has not been consulted on this issue and the Trust will not condone or support aerial application of 1080 over Hunter Huts.

Some Rakiura residents have begun a page called "Protect Rakiura" which has differing views and has a link to the Operational plan mentioned above.

Upgrade to Rakiura/Stewart Island hunting block booking system coming soon

DOC is modernising the hunting permits application system, starting with a pilot on the 35 restricted hunting blocks in Rakiura/Stewart Island in late 2024.

The improved system will be rolled out nationally for other restricted hunting blocks throughout 2025 and will also replace the existing open hunting permits system. Note there will be no impact on anyone who already has a permit for 2025.

It will simplify the permit application process for restricted blocks and allow hunters to apply online, much as they can currently do for open hunting permits. For hunters, the application process will be faster, simpler and will allow permits to be stored on their phone or device.

Hunters will need to register in the new system. However, this will be a really simple, once-only activity that will only take a couple of minutes.

Rakiura hunters will still be able to book blocks up to 365 days in advance and can still apply for a permit by calling the Rakiura Visitor Centre or showing up in person.

05/11/2024

Best NZ Trophy was awarded to Callum Sheridan for his Sika Stag Entry 🦌

04/11/2024

Brendan Coe was also awarded a lifetime membership for his tireless work on the SCINZ executive and also the editor of Safari news magazine - he is another incredible asset to the SCINZ Team.
Brendan was also the founder of the Rod and Rifle magazine.

04/11/2024

A massive congrats to Peter Holmes who was awarded a lifetime membership at our Awards night on Saturday.
We are grateful for your hard work and determination over the years you are an absolute asset to SCINZ.

02/11/2024

Day 2 of the .show let’s go! Be sure to pop down and see us.

25/10/2024

An excellent article on venison gathering!!

Whether you process your own deer at home or take them to a processor, it's a question we all ask. How much venison will I get in the end?

23/10/2024

Auction donation -
Sandveld Safaris is a New Zealand owned and operated hunting outfit in Namibia. This donation package for SCI NZ is for 1 hunter to enjoy 7 nights’ accommodation at our beautiful lodge in the Kalahari wilderness. The adventure includes the services of a professional hunting guide, vehicle transfers from Windhoek (Capital City of Namibia) to the lodge, rifle hire, ammunition and the trophy fees for 1 Gemsbuck.

Sandveld is a recent addition to our New Zealand based hunting business, we have been in the industry for many years and have built international reputation of high quality on reliability, trust and always exceeding our customers’ expectations. Valued at $10,000NZD

We are exhibiting at the Sika Show and our booth is # 113, visit us for more information regarding hunting Namibia and Sandveld Safaris, or call Steve on 0275 666 794.

21/10/2024

Next on the auction list 👀

Game Over Safari & Taxidermy Big Boy Hunt

The big boy package for a more serious hunter that want to start his big five. Buffalo hunting is not as easy as the typical buff hunting in SA. An incredible experience for a lucky hunter. Value: $17,600 USD

Package includes:

Trophy animals : Cape Buffalo, Sable Antelope
Skinning and field preparations of the trophies
Accommodation, Laundry @ meals at the lodge during the 7 Night stay , 6 Hunting days for 1 Hunter.
Guidance by registered Professional hunter
Pick up & Drop off at Kimberley airport
All hunting permits


Package Excludes:

Air Flights
Taxidermy & Shipping costs of the trophies
Sightseeing / shopping/entertainment trips to town
Spirit/alcohol beverages
Additional hunting days and accommodation after the package day expiration
Extra days can be added @ 300 USD per night per hunter
Non hunter/Observer sharing with the buyer @ 150 USD per night
Extra trophies maybe added as per pricelist.
Rifle Hire @ $50 per day + $5 per round

17/10/2024

Our Annual SCI NZ Dinner & Auction is just around the corner.

Date: Saturday, 2 November 2024
Time: From 5:45 PM (pre-dinner drinks)
Location: Sky City Hamilton, Waikato Room
Cost: $90 per person

This years guest speaker is Dr. Robbie Kroger the founder and lead spokesman for , a global non-profit that has found a unique niche in conveying the truth about hunting.

We will also have our annual auction - with some epic items up for grabs

To book tickets please email - [email protected] or you can book via this online form https://forms.office.com/r/rrU05CiR0h

📸 Photos - from last years Night Of The Hunter Event.
A huge result from the efforts of our Committee, our members and our supporters & As always it’s a great night out & the SCINZ chapter team look forward to doing all again this year and seeing you there 👌