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Tucked between the shimmering waters of Lake Hāwea and Lake Wānaka, Glen Dene offers more than just a hunting or fishing trip—it’s a true alpine experience. With rugged terrain, warm Kiwi hospitality and conservation at the heart of every adventure, this is a place where the trophy is just part of the story. Whether you’re ... read more.

How long can an outdoor writer go without mentioning Tolkien, when penning a story about New Zealand? Read on to find out. It’s been done before, the Tolkien references when talking about hunting in New Zealand. In fact, it’s been overdone, so know this at the start: I won’t be mentioning hobbits or dwarves, orcs ... read more.

We broke the clouds on descent into Queenstown, New Zealand to find a fresh powdering of snow on the mountains and much to our surprise, a second raft of clouds below us. Floating in a shadowy winterscape, I did a little mental math as to whether I had packed enough cold weather gear for my ... read more.

Waiting in the international baggage claim bowels of LAX, our escort from Customs & Border Protection was getting a bit impatient. Most of our bags had popped out with little fanfare and my gun case had followed shortly after. Most notable was a massive skull and horns with 31 points and heavy palmation, completely shrouded ... read more.

Hunters love tools. Rifles, shotguns, bows, we’re all guilty of swapping, trading, and chasing the “next best thing.” Hell, the next best thing is marketing 101. With a rifle, you can get away with it. Sight it in, learn the trigger, and nine times out of ten it’ll shoot where you point. Rifles are forgiving ... read more.

Most writers take pride in their leads. But the best one for the story of my red deer stag hunt in New Zealand was written by Charles Dickens in 1859: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness …” ... read more.

This July and August, Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing owners Sarah and Richard travelled to Texas to take part in some of the leading hunting shows in the United States. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow hunting enthusiasts, share stories from our slice of paradise in New Zealand, and showcase everything that ... read more.

If you hunt, you’re also a steward. It’s not optional. To keep chasing wild game in wild places, we must protect both. In New Zealand, the Himalayan tahr faces a crisis. Population estimates peaked at 35,000 in the Southern Alps, far above the 10,000 target. The Department of Conservation responded with culls, approximately 12,000 tahr ... read more.

We where so fortunate to have Pedro Ampuero and Victoria Albizuri here with us at Glen Dene Hunting and Fishing: Please view video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObOO3Ahm-zc read more.

When we landed on New Zealand’s South Island to hunt with Richard Burdon at his all-inclusive hunting lodge, Glen Dene, I expected superb hunting and my wife, Wendy, a good time. We’ve never underestimated something so much in our lives. Glen Dene is, without question, the most incredible experience we have ever shared. Mental note: ... read more.