At Adventure Hunting, our focus on offering education and training within hunting practises and environments is to ensure the safety of each individual. So many hunting accidents and tragedies happen all over the world due to simple mistakes or lack of education. Our aim is to arm everyone who passes through Adventure Hunting with the skills and knowledge to inspire a conscious effort in keeping safety the number 1 priority. All hunters and non hunters within the Adventure Hunting block will be required to wear an item of high vis/day glow to limit any confusion in low visibility situations. All visitors to Adventure Hunting are required to partake in a brief induction, regardless of any previous experience or familiarity with the area. This is a way for us to be completely confident that everyone has the information necessary to stay safe and enjoy their experience with us. Within our own exclusive hunting block, you and your party are the only people with access at that time. This enables us to ensure your safety but also a rare and valuable hunting experience without the concern of other hunters nearby. However when guiding hunts on DOC land, we can’t promise the same thing, which is why a quick induction is necessary to keep the party informed on staying safe as a group, towards other hunters, and what to do if something goes wrong. We have taken the necessary steps to confidently say that your visit with Adventure Hunting is going to be as exciting and safe as possible. In NZ there are no legal requirements for qualifications or necessary experience to become a hunting guide which can lead to a dangerous encounter. Experience in the landscape, climate and of the Game are just a small part of hunting and the essential knowledge necessary for staying safe out there. NZ is known for its harsh and unpredictable terrain and climate which has caught out many hunters and hikers in the past.

Planning for your trip or hunt is an essential part of the process, most hunters and hikers come into danger through poor planning and a lack of education. At Adventure Hunting we can guide our hunters through this process to prepare you for future hunting trips. Here you will find some helpful tips and things to consider when planning your hunt.

Only load your ammunition into the magazine once you have reached your shooting destination. The firearm itself should only be loaded once you intend to use it, in an area where it can be safely and legally discharged. (Remember to unload the firearm once it has been used).

Buck/Stag fever is the term given for when emotions, tiredness or excitement can override rational thinking. Your mind can play tricks on you, making you “see” what you expect/want to see, resulting in objects (often people) looking like game. Especially when hunting on DOC land other hunters can be nearby, imitating the calls of Game or carrying a deer through the bush. Hunters have been shot when carrying deer due to the sight of deer skin and antlers moving. You must always focus your mind towards expecting a person before assuming it is an animal. Keep your finger away from the trigger until you can positively identify that it is a safe and accurate target. It is recommended to always wear bright coloured clothing to ensure you can be easily identified at all times including dim/fading light or under bush cover. Whilst this can help, it is only useful if all hunters correctly identify their targets at all times. In order to correctly identify their target hunters should always use binoculars as well as a rifle telescopic sight. These tools can result in tunnel vision, limiting your view on either side, sweep the telescope or binoculars from side to side to ensure there are no people close to your target or field of fire. Regardless of strategies that may or may not be used by hunters to be seen, it is always the responsibility of the shooter to clearly identify the target.

You must be aware of what you could possibly hit between you and your target, and the area beyond your target. Hunters must consider what could happen if they miss their target. Sights must be set up correctly to prevent rounds going far beyond or not reaching the target.