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Wright Goes West

出版	AR Marshall Graphic Design, 2011
ISBN	04731906649780473190668
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=efcFywAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋"The world was a different place way back in the 1970's; some would say a much better one with far less 'red tape' and stifling regulations. To many the West Coast of the South Island was the last frontier with natural resources galore to be exploited and harvested. This was a time when tough men and a fair few women too, made a life for themselves in forestry, fishing, mining and hunting. Bruce Wright was one who obeyed the call of the coast and lives there semi-permanently for many years. Bruce's time on the Coast was primarily connected in some way with deer. Initially ground hunting in the Otoko branch of the Paringa Bruce went on to become a highly experienced helicopter shooter. As live capture for the rapidly expanding deer farming industry replaced shooting for meat Bruce had foray into live capture and the buying and selling of deer. This is turn led into deer farming itself. Through a burning desire to improve New Zealand Red deer bloodlines by importing Danish stags Bruce made contact with world authority on Red deer, Bruce Banwell, a friendship which has endured over decades. Many other characters came into Bruce's life on the Coast. This is also the story of people like Tony Condon, John Dixon, Les Maas, Graham Allan, Larry Larrivee and Les Rasmussen to name but some. But this book is not just about deer. Bruce also had forays into possum hunting with his late father Morrie, and a brief stint at eel fishing. He also outlines other adventures including numerous trips into Fiordland and brushes with bureuacracy over his opposition to 1080 poison. Bruce Wright is a hardy, forthright individual. With the help of author, Graeme Marshall, he has produced a lively, entertaining story that will appeal to all lovers of the outdoors."--Back cover.