Got a freshly dead stoat in your trap? Want to feed your family a tasty meal. No – we’re not offering up stoat recipes here. But the black tip of a stoat’s tail makes a great fishing lure for catching trout and if you’re keen to give a stoat tail fly a go, Taupo’s ‘Didymo Dave’ Cade is just the man … [Read More...] about ‘Didymo Dave’ makes trout lures from stoat tails
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Kiwi company exports NZ trapping expertise
Traps developed in New Zealand aren’t just saving our wildlife, they’re helping endangered wildlife all around the world. We lead the way in producing humane, effective traps – and the rest of the world is taking notice, with new export markets … [Read More...] about Kiwi company exports NZ trapping expertise
Winton company takes on Motu Ngahere restoration project
On the Southland Plains near Winton, Motu Ngahere (‘Island of Bush’) is one of the very few original native bush remnants left in the area – literally an ‘island’ in the rural landscape. The name was chosen after seeking consultation with local … [Read More...] about Winton company takes on Motu Ngahere restoration project
Guidance for Alert Level 2
New Zealand is moving to Level 2 at midnight 13th May (this evening). This is great news, as most people will be able to resume predator control activities on public land. We recommend you check with the manager of the land in case they have any … [Read More...] about Guidance for Alert Level 2
No working dogs but lots of kiwi on Okaihau dairy farm
Jane and Roger Hutchings haven’t had a dog on Lodore Farm, their 450-hectare Northland property, in over 20 years – but they do have a lot of North Island brown kiwi. "We estimate we have at least 50 pairs of North Island Brown kiwi,” Jane says. … [Read More...] about No working dogs but lots of kiwi on Okaihau dairy farm
Trap appeal and lures
This is the fourth blog from our guest writer John Bissell. Read his introductory blog, or blogs on trap selection and trap placement. Kia ora, Lures are one of the first things people think about when trapping and there is no doubt that good … [Read More...] about Trap appeal and lures