Youngsters on fire at Tunanui Station pheasant shoot

Young shooter Charlie Lowry, 14, from Hastings proudly holds up his catch.

The weather held out for Father's Day yesterday as the junior pheasant shoot at Tunanui Station also took place. Juniors got to experience a driven pheasant shoot under the close supervision of experienced hunters.

Paul Taylor was there to capture the action.

Helena Russell, Daniel Niblett and Georgia Russell shelter by the truck while the hunt goes on.

Hugo Thomson from Auckland gives it his best shot.

Hunters make the most of day as they look to the skies for a potential target.

Logan Rodgers from Haumoana keeps his eyes on the prize.