Dave arrived in NZ from Canada in 2001 for a job as a research scientist in forestry. Being a keen hunter, fisherman, gardener and gatherer, he quickly adapted to all that the Bay of Plenty had to offer.
After he had given away as many feathers as he could, he put some on Trade Me and they actually sold for money. That changed things forever. Now Dave and his team of hunters travel the North Island in winter and spring to hunt peafowl, turkeys and other pest species. The hunters are all volunteers and they do it for the meat! The fitness, adventure and comradery that comes with it is important to each member of the team. It is an awesome lifestyle but for Dave; it is also a hell of a lot of work!
Dave is an accomplished fisherman and was guiding long before he came to NZ. He had never experienced anything as close to the quantity and quality of the trout in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. He obsessively fished the local rivers by canoe until he learned them all like the back of his hand. Everyone who goes with Dave has an awesome time and, more importantly, they catch fish!
Dave hunts for the winter and spring then becomes a part-time trout fishing guide in summer and autumn.
The trout fly sales started as a way for Dave to make sure he had plenty to use. This part of the business has continued to grow over the years and will remain a part of the business so long as there is a demand for trout flies. In saying that, we support you in tying your own with a range of products to assist.
We believe in sustainability. Almost everything we hunt we eat. All of the packaging is repurposed. Please recycle what you can after you are finished with our packaging.
Have a look at some of our hunting team. They are vital to the business.
We are humbled by your support and continued custom!
