New Zealand Deerstalkers Association - Auckland Branch

GEAR NIGHT IS BACK

Got hunting or fishing gear collecting dust? Looking to pick up a bargain before the next season? 👀

Join us for our July Club Night Gear Swap Meet - bring along your gear to swap, sell, or simply check out what others have on offer 🎣🦌

🗓 Tuesday 14th July 2026
⏰ Gear setup from 6:30PM | Club Night starts 7:30PM
📍 7 Target Street, Pt Chevalier, Auckland

From hunting gear to fishing equipment, optics, packs, clothing and more - you never know what treasures might show up 👌

💥 Early birds usually score the best deals, so get in quick!

Please ensure all gear is clean, safe, legal, and in good working condition.

See you there 🍻

A great turnout for our Antler, Horn & Tusk Measure Night last night! 🏆🦌

It was fantastic to see the quality of trophies, antlers, horns and skins brought in by members from across the season. A huge congratulations to all those who entered and to our category winners who will now go on to represent the club at the national competition.

A big thank you to everyone who came along, whether entering a trophy, helping with measuring and judging, or simply enjoying the evening. Nights like these are a great reminder of the passion and camaraderie within our club.

Well done to all involved! 👏

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🦌 Reminder for Tonight – Antler, Horn & Tusk Measure Night!

Have a trophy head, tusks, horns, jaw or skin ready to enter? Bring it along tonight for measuring and judging.

Come along to see what members have taken over the past year, check out some impressive trophies, and find out who will take home the club honours and progress to the national competition.

Whether you’re entering something or just keen to have a look around, everyone is welcome.

For details and registration:
https://www.deerstalkers.co.nz/event-6682902

See you tonight! 🏆

🦌 Nothing beats a good soak before a big comp!

Got a trophy head, tusks, horns, jaw or skin ready to enter? Bring it along to our Antler, Horn & Tusk Pre-Measure Night and Measure Night this Friday night. It’s your chance to get your entries measured, check out what other members have taken over the past year, and see who will take home the club trophies and progress to the national competition.

Whether you’re entering or just keen to have a look around, everyone is welcome.

Sign up and find all the details here:
https://www.deerstalkers.co.nz/event-6682902

Every head on the wall has a story to tell. 🦌

Join us at Club Night tonight and hear the stories behind some of Callums incredible trophies from the past year. From memorable hunts and hard-earned successes to a few lessons learned along the way, there’s a story behind every set of antlers.

See you tonight! 🍻

Photo Competition Reminder! 📸

Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts undeniably witness some of the most incredible sights and moments nature has to offer. Have you captured one over the last year?

⏰ Entries for our Annual Photographic Competition close this Tuesday, 9 June! Bring in to Club Night!

Competition categories can be found within the entry form via the event link below.

If you can’t make the next club night, you can still enter by placing your photos in the submission box on the wall beside the front door.

🔗 More details and entry forms:
https://deerstalkers.co.nz/event-6682902

The best images will take home our club trophies and then go on to compete at a national level.

Good luck to everyone entering - we can’t wait to see your best shots! 🤞📷

The June BT is here! 🦌🏔️

This month features an incredible in-depth story from Sam, sharing his Wild Natives ballot block adventure in Fiordland. From epic hunting experiences to absolutely stunning photography, it’s a feature you won’t want to miss! A huge thank you to Sam for sharing his journey with us. 👏

🏆 Antler, Horn & Tusk Competition It’s time to get those trophies ready! Entry forms can be found in this issue, along with details and entry forms for our annual Photo Competition. 📸

🛻 Car Boot Sale – July Club Night Looking to upgrade your hunting kit or find a bargain? Our upcoming Car Boot Sale is the perfect opportunity to buy, sell, and swap quality hunting gear.

📸 June Club Night – Tuesday 9th Join us as Brian Sims talks all things Party Hunt Photos. A must-attend session for hunters and photography enthusiasts alike!

📥 Check your inbox for the June BT and enjoy the read.

See you all Tuesday night! 👊

Editor

Tuesday 9th June | NZDA Auckland Club night
7 Target Street, Point Chevalier | 7PM

Come along for a bite, a beer, and a good yarn 🍻
We’d love to see some familiar faces and meet a few new ones too.

Our club nights are open to the public - a great chance to get a feel for the Auckland Deerstalkers Association community.
If you’re thinking about joining, come say hi to one of our committee members on the night.

Don’t forget to bring along your photo entries along submissions will close on the 9th June.

If you know anyone who has a good yarn or would make for an interesting guest speaker please contact the committee at our email address [email protected]

See you there 👋