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Thumbnail of Rakiura Stewart Island.CREDIT Tom Harris

8th July 2025

4 min

Hunter’s Tragic Death Reminder to ID Target Beyond All Doubt

Media Release | Following a hunting fatality on Rakiura/Stewart Island, MSC is reminding all hunters to always identify their target beyond all doubt.

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7th July 2025

4 min

Essential Reminders for Safe Winter Hunting

Story | Going hunting this winter? Check out these important safety tips before you go.

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30th April 2025

4 min

Hunters Reminded to Prioritise Safety for Duck Season

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council, with Fish & Game and Te Tari Pūreke, is reminding hunters to maintain robust safety practices this duck season.

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24th March 2025

4 mins

Practical Tips to Keep You on Target This Roar

Story | The Roar 2025 has finally arrived. Here are some practical tips to help make your hunt safe, successful and fun.

14th March 2025

3 min

Hunters Urged to Prioritise Safety This Roar

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters to ‘have a hmmm’ and make careful route choices to stay safe, as the Roar hunting season kicks-off this year....

25th February 2025

4 min

Hunting Tragedy Puts Spotlight on Route Choices

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is urging hunters and other backcountry enthusiasts to carefully consider their descent routes in steep terrain following the release of the coroner’s findings...

10th February 2025

3 min

MSC and ACC Join Forces for ‘Have a hmmm’ This Summer

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is joining forces with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to ‘Have a hmmm’ this summer.

22nd January 2025

3 min

Fitness the Key to Preventing Injuries This Roar

Media Release | Hunters are being urged to prepare for the Roar with a free #ROARfit guide designed to improve fitness, reduce injuries and promote a safer trip.

16th December 2024

4 min

Get Prepared Before You Hit the Hills This Summer

Story | No matter what your motivation for hunts this summer, if you’ve been out of the game over winter and spring, give some thought and planning to your first...

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