Hey hunters, so what are we all running in terms of firearms, bows, spears or rocks? Or if you haven’t yet got anything what would you like? Let’s all chime in and see where we are at. Share a pic of your rifle, bow etc…

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