Issue #118 of WILD DEER Hunting & Adventures is here — and this one brings together raw moments, hard-earned trophies and stories that remind us why we hunt.
In this issue you’ll head into:
- Hospital Buck — a powerful story where life, family and hunting collide in an unforgettable way
- Velvet Red Stag — early season patience paying off on a quality animal
- Snake Island Hog Deer — tough conditions and classic coastal hunting
- Double Header Red Stags and long weekend adventures in the bush
- Old Clefty and unique character deer that keep us coming back
- Sambar — when the journey is the trophy — a reminder of what really matters
- Otago Dynasty — the top 10 greatest red deer trophies of all time
- Sarah’s Kiwi Adventure and international hunts pushing into new ground
- Dagga boys in the Arctic — a wild and unexpected global hunt
Plus:
- What’s New in gear and equipment
- Live Critters, Trail Cam, Trophy Room and International galleries
- Wild Bob’s take in Rattling Bones
Also — keep an eye out for WildMap.
Built by hunters to plan, track and relive your time in the field.
Head to wildmap.com.au to register your interest — we’ll let you know when it goes live.
The cover shot captures two rusa stags locked in tension — a raw moment of dominance and instinct in the wild.
Grab a coffee, settle in, and let this issue take you back into the bush.
Thanks for being part of the WILD DEER community.
Stay wild,
Daniel, Beth and the WILD DEER Team