The Bushman mascot — a crowned possum with a rifle and a sack of premium NZ possum fur

The Bushman

Pest Control
Conservation Work • Fur Recovery • Possum Monitoring • Possum Culling • Contract Work

Tristan Kogler — Possum Hunter. Based in Northland, working across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Meet The Bushman

Tristan Kogler, The Bushman, out in Aotearoa New Zealand Tristan Kogler on his travels in Egypt

I'm Tristan Kogler, The Bushman. Whether it's the New Zealand bush or the other side of the world, I'm chasing the next adventure.

The brushtail possums are one of the biggest threats to New Zealand's native bush and wildlife.

I've spent years chasing possums across the wider Northland region, and more recently extending my reach by touring our beautiful country, Aotearoa New Zealand. My focus is on finding the balance between conservation and sustainable fur harvesting, backed by proven experience and results in the field — I don't shy away from the harder country. Clients trust me to get the job done properly. I love this job because every day is a different adventure, a new experience and perspective of our land where we live in paradise.

10+
Years In The Bush
Licensed, Insured & SiteWise Certified

Services

Conservation Work

Pest control programmes that protect native bush, birds and seedlings — with experience across possums, mustelids, feral cats and rats, though possums are the current focus.

Fur Recovery

Premium NZ possum fur recovered as part of control work.

Possum Monitoring

Trap-catch and wax-tag monitoring lines for large-scale projects.

Possum Culling

On-the-ground culling to bring possum numbers down fast.

Contract Work

Contract possum control for conservation groups, DOC and larger properties.

Contact The Bushman

Tristan Kogler
Possum Hunter

If you'd like to discuss possum control on your property, you can contact me directly below.

Service Area
Northland-based, working across Aotearoa New Zealand

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