Pigs were introduced to New Zealand by explorers as early as 1769 and they are now widespread.

The razor backed “Captain Cookers” look very much like European boars with solid shoulders, small hindquarters, long snouts and long tusks.

Most are black in colour, however many colour variations are found. Large males can weigh up to 150 kilograms (330 pounds).

NZTH hunts boars by several methods. The most common is to use a pack of trained hunting dogs which find and bail the boar allowing the hunter to dispatch with knife or rifle.

New Zealand boar hunting is adrenaline packed and the meat is always welcome.