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I'm a U.S. resident who has heard tales of rabbit hunting for dog food companies and other assorted distributors.
Really, I'm just a college student who wouldn't mind the better part of a year off hunting critters in NZ.
Does anyone do this or know anyone who does? Is it a worthwhile/sustainable venture?
Thanks.
Also, I love the community on this forum. Happy hunting.
I looked into it, but thought it wasn't worth my while. ask the likes of dawson furs, I think it was them. who sent me the info about doing it for them.
Welcome aboard Tex. Good to have you here
I ate Rabbit and Rice saving for my first house, 5 years and I was there, man I appreciated my own place after that !!!
I still like Rabbit simmered in cream until it reduces to a thick paste on the meat, clean white rice on the side with a little butter on top.
Damn that sounds nice. I passed a couple of bunnies in the drive tonight. might have to try it.
Was that on the way to the beiber concert Rushy?Quote:
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Thanks man. Luckily, I'm not looking to support a family or any large payments. Just a bachelor lifestyle.
Seems as if they're only dealing in possums, though, and I have no experience hunting them...
Glad to be hear and hoping to have reason to stay for a while. :pQuote:
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Damned phones.
HA HA HA HA good cross thread jump R93. Not bloody likely.Quote:
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Yep don't you just hate predictive text? Tex I am guessing here but with that forum name you are probably not from Colorado then?Quote:
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I come from the great state of Texas. If people would pay for feral hogs here I would be in business.Quote:
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Do you guys get many users from the U.S.?
There certainly are a few on here from the states (and the rest of the world as well) and it is gaining momentum. We welcome the stories that come from them as the hunting is quite different in terms of species and terrain so we enjoy hearing about it.Quote:
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Welcome aboard tex I actually frequent firearm forum from the U.S (gun and game) and it is great to see more of you coming over to our forum and sharing with us like some of us do on other overseas sitesQuote:
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Have you guys heard of Tekapo Rabbits Ltd. and their operations?
Yes, they exist. They take rabbits from contract shooters. Getting properties to shoot is likely to be the biggest hurdle. You would also need about $20k worth of quad, something to pull it with and sundry gear. And a work permit. And a firearm permit.Quote:
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Best thing would be to come out here on holiday and rock into Tekapo without any expectations. Got to the pub. Shout a few rounds. Ask low key questions but don't be nosey. Someone might take you under their wing. Or you might get punched. :thumbsup: Its probably worth the risk.
Hi Tex and welcome theres this outfit in the North Island
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...%24-paid-5401/
I can't get out of my apartment contract for this year, so my vacation will have to be postponed until next year.Quote:
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Thanks for the info everyone.
RCD/Calici is the big problem if you want to go professional , we have had 2 lots go through this year and it isnt worth going out for a look at the moment as most have died off .
I run a factory in Whangarei (North of Auckland). We have hunters that make a good living sourcing rabbits, hares, wallabies, possums, and soon goat and venison will be added (pending MPI signoff).
So, yes, you can make money but not if you are the 'weekend warrior' hunter. You need access to land that the landowner can signoff as poison free, a gun license (N.Z one)- you can get a semi auto dispensation for hunting pests, and you need to fill out a test...a tiny 2 pages, 1 line answers.
Animals are gutted in the field and chilled. Once you have 300 kilos or so we pick up and pay CASH.
I won't go into rates on here again, that was futile, but we pay way more than anyone else because we make it into premium raw vacuum packed petfood.
New shop open in FOX outlet centre in Northcote if anyone in Auck wants to have a chat about hunting for me.
Come see the game meats, they look awesome.
No weekend warriors pls, only serious guys or gals.
H.
LOL best advice ever..........being Tekapo you will get punched then taken under someones wing so long as you don't winge about being punched.Quote:
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A cobber i work with is doing it independently on the side for a game and pet food company.. He gets NZ $7 each for a Hare. Has to be a head shot. Intestines removed and in the chiller within 24 hours? Not sure about rabbits. He had to get a special game sale type licence? I know that much and just varmints the farms around his house on his days off... There are a few companys around that are specialized in varminting but positions are few and far between because who wouldnt want to shoot stuff for money!! Sorry can't be more helpful.