Kia ora and welcome, team — you’ve just joined a community built for those who hunt, learn, and live for the back-country. This space was created to bring New Zealand hunters together — from new hunters just starting out, to those with seasons of experience behind them. We’re here to share knowledge, connect through real hunts, and build a culture of respect for our wildlife, our public land, and each other. 🎯 What This Community’s About - Learning the Craft: Hunting, navigation, gear, and fieldcraft - Ethical Hunting: Respect for animals and the land - Experience Sharing: Trip reports, lessons learned, and gear setups - Community Action: Supporting conservation and responsible hunting - 🧭 Start Here 1. Introduce Yourself → Comment below with: 2. Check the Classroom: You’ll find intro lessons, maps, and tips for getting started on DOC land. 3. Join the Conversation: Post your questions, trip stories, or gear setups in the community feed. ⚒️ Built for the Back-country. Built for Survival. This community is run by Mark from Built For Survival — blending real-world experience, field lessons, and a shared passion for public land hunting in NZ. Glad to have you here. Let’s learn, grow, and represent hunting the right way. 🟢 Your first challenge: Post a short story or photo from a recent hunt (or your prep for one). See you in the hills,– Mark | Built For Survival