2026 – No.118 (May/June) Issue 2 Vol. 22

Description

Issue #118 of WILD DEER Hunting & Adventures is here — and this one brings together raw moments, hard-earned trophies and stories that remind us why we hunt.

In this issue you’ll head into:

• Hospital Buck — a powerful story where life, family and hunting collide in an unforgettable way
• Velvet Red Stag — early season patience paying off on a quality animal
• Snake Island Hog Deer — tough conditions and classic coastal hunting
• Double Header Red Stags and long weekend adventures in the bush
• Old Clefty and unique character deer that keep us coming back
• Sambar — when the journey is the trophy — a reminder of what really matters
• Otago Dynasty — the top 10 greatest red deer trophies of all time
• Sarah’s Kiwi Adventure and international hunts pushing into new ground
• Dagga boys in the Arctic — a wild and unexpected global hunt

Plus:

• What’s New in gear and equipment
• Live Critters, Trail Cam, Trophy Room and International galleries
• Wild Bob’s take in Rattling Bones

Also — keep an eye out for WildMap.
Built by hunters to plan, track and relive your time in the field.
Head to wildmap.com.au to register your interest — we’ll let you know when it goes live.

The cover shot captures two rusa stags locked in tension — a raw moment of dominance and instinct in the wild.

Grab a coffee, settle in, and let this issue take you back into the bush.

Thanks for being part of the WILD DEER community.

Stay wild,
Daniel, Beth and the WILD DEER Team