THE SIKA HUNTERS. By Alex M. Gale.

2009 1st edition. 8vo paperback (170 x 240mm). Pp264. Colour photographs, line drawings, maps, advertisements, brief bibliography.

"Sika are the premier deer species of the North Island of New Zealand. Each year, particularly during the roar in April, hopeful hunters take to the hills, longing to hear the shrill scream of a Sika stag and perhaps shoot a trophy head. A few are successful. The Sika Hunters tells the story of many hunters whose dreams became reality - stories from the heart, told by hunters who love the challenge and thrill of hunting Sika. In this fourth book by Alex Gale you'll read: How Sika came to be liberated in New Zealand and how the herd grew to become the top Sika trophy herd in the world. How the Sika Show began and grew into the largest outdoor trade show of its kind in Australasia. Stories by passionate hunters about fantastic trophies that have been entered into the Sika Show, held annually in Taupo. Great tips on how to hunt these supposedly elusive deer all year round. How to score Sika stag heads."