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Gerard Abrams: Gone Hunting (Book 1: Lessons)

27 July 201611 July 2017 / The Hunter (NZ)

Review rating 6.5 out of 10.

Gerard Abrams has spent years “out there” chasing the ‘Pacific big 15’ game animals and has written about these adventures in a trilogy, with his first book (‘Book 1: Lessons’) just released. I can’t wait to read books 2 and 3 … read more

Barry Crump: A Good Keen Man

4 July 201511 July 2017 / The Hunter (NZ)

Review rating 9 out of 10.

Recently nominated for the title of “Great Kiwi Classic” and narrowly missing out, Barry Crump’s first novel, ‘A Good Keen Man’ (1960) is a must read for all New Zealanders, hunters or otherwise … read more

Connor McKenzie: Stags in the Mist, Voices on the Wind and Other Stories

7 December 201412 July 2017 / The Hunter (NZ)

Review rating 6 out of 10.

Connor McKenzie’s name will be recognisable to most New Zealand hunters due to his regular column in NZ OUTDOOR Hunting Magazine. Continuing in his tongue-in-cheek style, where Connor mixes fact with fiction, his new book is sure to be a classic kiwi comedy. This book is for hunters and non-hunters alike … read more

 

 

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