Hunting out the next generation of hunters at the Pureora Hunting Competition

About this episode

The episode explores the Pureora Hunting Competition, highlighting its significance and the community involved.

The nearly 40-year-old competition, which runs during the peak hunting period known as the roar, is the only such of its kind run by the Department of Conservation. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here . You can find more about the Pureora Hunting Competition, here . Check out last week's episode when Country Life headed out for a hunt with Allen Juno, here . With thanks to: Allen and Sophie Juno, Ray Scrimgeour and Melissa Jessen, Stu Fraser and Grant Wilson, Beau Mulgrew and Benji Allen, Hiki Nathan and Robert-John Muraahi Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening. Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions. Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nz Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Topics covered

• hunting
• competition
• conservation
• outdoor activities
• community engagement

Keywords

• Pureora Hunting Competition
• hunting
• Department of Conservation
• New Zealand
• outdoor activities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Conservation

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