Hunting & Wildlife 196 – Autumn 2017 An official publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers ’ Association ( Inc .)

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COVER PHOTO : Jonny Christie with a stag shot in the snow . Story page 13 .

President ’ s column ............................................................................... 5

HUNTS report ..................................................................................... 22

Kilwell Take a Kid Hunting .................................................................. 21

Lock , Stock and Barrel : the Mosin Nagant rifle ................................ 42

Points of Envy ..................................................................................... 48

Classified advertisements .................................................................. 48

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