Stay ConnectedHosted by Stephen Spargo, The Hunting Show is for hunters, hobbyists and those who love the great outdoors.
Stephen started in radio when AM was still cool (not that long ago) and has been a keen hunter for as long as he can remember. Stephen has worked on both sides of the microphone so understands what it takes to deliver a truly all round package to both clients and interviews
Recorded from a MaiMai somwhere in the king country Tune in to find out mikes thoughts on Duck Shooting and Reloading. Being born in Rural King Country,MIke grew up in the 70's around the Kuratau region. At a very young age he was introduced to the pursuits of Fishing and Hunting, both of which he is still mad keen on. Now in his early 40's (he says) he owns his own business and started Reloading as favours for mates, but as the word soon grew about the results, especially with 12g Steel ammo, He has seen a steady increase in reloading work and would love nothing more than to make it a full time profession. His wife says he is a perfectionist with all things related to Hunting, and to Mike thats how it should be. No half arsed antics can be tolerated when it comes to the round coming out the muzzle. His favourite Rifle is a Tikka .243 s/s supressed, even though he still takes his Grand Fathers Marlin .308Win Lever action out for walks every now and then.His 12g is the Berretta A400 Xplore action. When using his own Steel loads the recoil is like shooting Trap ammo. http://www.feltonreloading.co.nz Ph:027 268 2260
Recorded from the Kaimanawas Marc Clinch and Stephen try an Early Sika Roar, although nothing was shot tune in to see what happens. You will hear Marc Roar and some great tips on hunting Sika. Sika are now the second most common deer in New Zealand and are distributed across about 6000-7000 sq km of the central North Island in theKaimanawas.
This Week I Interview Christian from the Rabbit Ranger, very funny interview, tune in to find out Christian's plans for getting Rabbits back on the menu. This weeks interview also includes some trans tasman rivalry, and tips on cooking rabbit. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rabbit-Ranger Twitter - @rabbit_ranger Web Site up soon http://www.rabbitranger.com.au/
Tune in this week to find out about NZ Hunter Adventures TV show will be going to air on Free to View CHOICE TV’s ‘The Great Outdoors’ Wednesday night on March 11ththis year, at 9.30 or 10pm. This will be the first time a truly New Zealand hunting show of this quality featuring our most remote and rugged wilderness areas and the game animals that inhabit them has hit the screens in this country - and it won’t be on a weekend afternoon when we’re all out hunting, nor will you have to have Sky to watch it! will be going to air on Free to View CHOICE TV’s ‘The Great Outdoors’ Wednesday night on March 11ththis year, at 9.30 or 10pm. This will be the first time a truly New Zealand hunting show of this quality featuring our most remote and rugged wilderness areas and the game animals that inhabit them has hit the screens in this country - and it won’t be on a weekend afternoon when we’re all out hunting, nor will you have to have Sky to watch it! Kane Grundy of Extreme Freedom is the main man working with Willie on the editing, and he filmed 3 of our 10 episodes in the first series, good on ya Kane! http://www.nzhunter.co.nz/ http://www.choicetv.co.nz/wednesday https://www.facebook.com/NZHunterMagazine?fref=ts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_mJ4mMh1KUWZmxudNim9Q
This week Stephen gets his rant on again, about Kid Rock this time. Then an interview with Roy Sloan from the New Zealand Game Animal Council and Fiordland Wapiti Foundation. Well worth a listen to! Roys Background is Game mgmt – one of key people responsible for game mgmt programmes in Wapiti area of Fiordland; recreational hunting – range of organisations; commercial hunting – running the deer recovery programme for the FWF; farming/deer farming – through his role at Ravensdown; conservation – rat eradication programme in Southland, FWF (removed 7500 animals from FNP), whio hatchery in Te Anau. The Game Animal Council is a statutory body established on 28 November 2013 under the Game Animal Council Act 2013. It represents the interests of the recreational hunting sector and will improve the management of hunting resources while contributing to positive conservation outcomes. Key functions of the council include: advising and making recommendations to the Minister of Conservation on hunting issues,providing information and education to the sector,promoting safety initiatives,conducting game animal research,undertaking management functions for designated herds of special interest. www.fwf.net.nz/ http://nzgac.org.nz/ The Kid Rock thing - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hunting/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500945&objectid=11388017
Stephen Talks to Cam from Lowa about hunting booots and LOWA’s new hybrid stalking boot. Stephen shares some audio he was emailed last week, very funny (bring on the hate mail!!) After much anticipation and endless requests for a stalking boot Lowa are delighted to announce the release of the LOWA Z-8S GTX. This new age boot is the ultimate hybrid boot that can be used for everything from quiet stalking through to rugged missions in tough country. Worn by military around the world, this 8inch boot will blow you away with its comfort and its performance. http://lowa.co.nz
This weeks interview is Dougie(writer for New Zealand Outdoor Hunting Magazine) Jack of all trades, master of some - She gives advice for new hunters and gives Stephen a bit of shit! Dougie is a keen bush grub. She learns quickly and has developed some key skills through a little instruction, a bit more observation and lots of practice. She has previously worked in a few different (and intriguing!) areas of the New Zealand Government and has a keen eye for detail, a crazy love for green pyjamas and running around the bush. She's focused on safety while still challenging herself and pushing the limits. https://www.facebook.com/DougieHuntWritePaint http://www.nzoutdoor.co.nz/ http://instagram.com/dougiesview/ The hunting forum Dougie talks about who built her .260 is www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz
This Week We interview Shane Cameron Mountain Warrior we talk about his love of hunting and how he got into it. It is no coincidence that Shane Cameron is known as the Mountain Warrior, a name that represents both his past and his present. Cameron was born in Wellington and raised in Tiniroto, a small farming community on the East Coast of the North Island. Already somewhat of a Mountain Warrior even then, growing up he spent all his spare time outside with his brothers hunting and exploring. https://www.facebook.com/ShaneCameronMountainWarrior http://shanecameron.co.nz
Interview with Brad Ramsay co-founder of New Zealand Wild Game Photograpy - This is Brads first outing as co-founder of New Zealand Wild Game Photograpy and his first time on the radio. we talk about how to get into Wild Game Photograpy, why and how Brad got into it... we also chuck in a couple of good storyes. NZ Wild Game Photograpy are about Wild Game photos, deer stalking, outdoor photos, wildlife and its surroundings.keeping our Country clean, Protect our Beautiful Country so we will always have our Great Outdoors for our future Generations. Contact details: newzealandwildgame@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Zealand-Wild-Game-Photography
Hunters as Mentors we interview Cam Speedy From NZ OUTDOOR Hunting magazine. Cam and Stephen Talk about getting youth out into the NZ bush and go off track and Talk about the public veiw of hunting (gets very off topic but well worth tuning into!!) Can is passionate about wildlife management and have dedicated His working life to understanding some of the complex wildlife issues unique to New Zealand, sharing that understanding with others and trying to make a difference – out there in the real world. http://www.nzoutdoor.co.nz http://www.camspeedy.co.nz
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