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Ryan, Peter, 1965-

Hunting life : moments of truth / Peter Ryan. - Auckland, N.Z. : David Bateman, 2021. - 239 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Foreword / Robbie Kröger -- Introduction -- Part one: Across the years (On the rocks ; I built this ; Mantiques ; The year turns: Part I ; Welcome home ; Another man's treasure ; Bank on it ; Cheap and cheerful ; Side by side ; Vintage days) Part two: Never let me go (Hut life ; First light ; Watching, waiting: Part I ; Tahr wars ; Trophy life ; A book of days) Part three: Moments of truth (Watching, waiting: Part II ; The principles of meat: Part I ; Triggered ; Familiaris ; Holding the line ; Learnoing the ropes ; Stay my hand ; An old story ; The principles of meat: Part II ; By what crooked alchemy ; Up close and personal ; Device-free day ; Fever pitch ; Backblocks ; Snap ; External enemies ; Closing time ; Missed you ; Rhythm and melody ; Judgement day ; The borrowers gun ; The year turns: Part II ; In the wind ; Le rouge et noir ; Do the mahi ; The waiting) Part four: On our watch (Game over ; Be like me ; #freestuff #satire ; Pure genius ; Brave new world ; Friendly fire ; Road trip) Part five: Take me home (The parting glass ; Goodbye, hello ; Going home)

"Intrepid hunter, adventurer and writer Peter Ryan has produced yet another deeply satisfying collection of hunting tales, complemented by sensational imagery." --Publisher description.

ISBN: 9781988538723 1988538726

LCCN: 2020446701

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Hunting--New Zealand.
Deer hunting--New Zealand.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New Zealand--Description and travel.

LC Class. No.: SK262 / .R74 2021

Dewey Class. No.: 799.2