High above the valley floor, where the native bush gives way to open tussock tops, a New Zealand hunter sets out on a solo mission during the Red Deer roar. With only his dog Willow - a loyal Chesapeake Bay Retriever - for company, the journey follows a classic Southern Alps route: from riverbeds through dense forests to the sweeping alpine terrain where stags roam just above the bush line. It’s a demanding environment that calls for gear as adaptable as the conditions themselves.
Enter the newly designed Z8i family. Its impressive 8x zoom range proved ideal across the varied terrain—offering a wide field of view in tight, forested stalks and powerful magnification when glassing distant ridgelines. Features like the enlarged throw lever, intuitive cockpit design, and glove-friendly illumination buttons made quick adjustments effortless, even in the biting cold. Paired with a ballistic turret and the EL Range, the setup enabled precise shots in the rugged, ever-changing alpine landscape.
About
Willie Duley
Willie Duley is a passionate hunter and conservationist from the wilds of New Zealand. He grew up in a family that was immersed in the outdoors and nature, with his parents being the producers of the popular NZ Hunter Magazine. Willie himself hosts and produces the matching outdoor television show NZ Hunter Adventures. As a father, he hopes to offer his family an equally rewarding childhood growing up surrounded by wild people, places, and animals.
