2020 SHOT STAGS

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13-04-2020, 09:06 AM
NRT

Nice looking beast[emoji106]

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13-04-2020, 05:04 PM
Mooseman

Good shooting, nice stag.
13-04-2020, 06:18 PM
Pongo12

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Couple other shitters of late
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13-04-2020, 06:53 PM
HNTMAD

When you say "of late" exactly what does that mean.....most people are using the terms "pre lockdown"

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13-04-2020, 06:56 PM
Pongo12

Yeah that
13-04-2020, 07:01 PM
Shearer

:)
13-04-2020, 07:50 PM
Moa Hunter

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Originally Posted by Tahr

And Ive noticed that its helping to legitimising hunting. Ordinary NZ's are hearing that we are giving up something fundamental to our wellbeing and mental health. They are hearing about the roar and what it is, and that we are giving up something very important. The Gov is hearing it too. People might even be getting a glimmer of why guns are important to hunters. The Police while being part of keeping us out of the bush at least seem to recognise that we are making a sacrifice for the greater good.

Its an ill wind that brings no good.

Well all I've heard is that 'hunting is inherently dangerous and generally results in vast amounts of time and money being spent on rescuing silly hunters' This being pushed by the Police stance.
I wouldn't mind the current ban on hunting if it was balanced by some correct advice to the public that closed the obvious infection transmission pathways instead of just hand wringing about hand washing
13-04-2020, 08:33 PM
GDR

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Originally Posted by Pongo12

One less eating my crops, Did a long shot of 680meters with the new saum to see how it would go. Dealt to it no problems walked about 20m and expired.
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13-04-2020, 08:39 PM
Pongo12

Yea quite silly of me really
15-04-2020, 11:46 PM
nor-west

Got sent a photo of a Monster shot out the back of a westcoast farm, 19 points 40 by 40 inches shot by a young lass, she clipped its neck 3 weeks ago but it scarpered, came back and it was hit fair in the chest still jumped the fence and went back into the bush but her and her dad recovered lt. Looks to be a farm escapee or progeny of one, very even and very heavy.
16-04-2020, 11:47 AM
Stocky

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Got sent a photo of a Monster shot out the back of a westcoast farm, 19 points 40 by 40 inches shot by a young lass, she clipped its neck 3 weeks ago but it scarpered, came back and it was hit fair in the chest still jumped the fence and went back into the bush but her and her dad recovered lt. Looks to be a farm escapee or progeny of one, very even and very heavy.

Friend of a friend here is redacted photo.
I saw a score sheet going to 397 I believe.
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16-04-2020, 12:14 PM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Looks like he cheated and got it with the spot light.

No. Its eyes would be squinting if that was the case. :)
16-04-2020, 04:36 PM
superdiver

Yeah I saw that stag, outrageous. She is not bad either but being a west coast girl probably could drink you under the table and beat you up haha
16-04-2020, 05:31 PM
Stocky

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Originally Posted by superdiver

Yeah I saw that stag, outrageous. She is not bad either but being a west coast girl probably could drink you under the table and beat you up haha

That's why I redacted the Instagram name and face. Keep the forum somewhat respectable
16-04-2020, 05:35 PM
superdiver

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That's why I redacted the Instagram name and face. Keep the forum somewhat respectable

Yeah fair play mate. Could see it going south quickly haha
20-04-2020, 08:35 PM
Crekyhills

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28-04-2020, 10:25 AM
Pongo12

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Try keep this thread going! Couple more on the deck
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28-04-2020, 10:28 AM
Sarvo

Any sheperd job up there @Ponga12 :-))
Fallow all over there too now
Amazing - my old Mangakahu - Ongarue etc loaded with them now
28-04-2020, 11:16 AM
superdiver

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

Any sheperd job up there @Ponga12 :-))
Fallow all over there too now
Amazing - my old Mangakahu - Ongarue etc loaded with them now

All on the farmland though or are they in the bush too?
28-04-2020, 01:01 PM
Pongo12

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Originally Posted by superdiver

All on the farmland though or are they in the bush too?

Boundary national park
28-04-2020, 03:42 PM
superdiver

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Originally Posted by Pongo12

Boundary national park

You are? It is an amazingly productive place you have!
28-04-2020, 06:23 PM
Pongo12

Shes a good spot, native for miles
28-04-2020, 07:06 PM
Pongo12

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

Any sheperd job up there @Ponga12 :-))
Fallow all over there too now
Amazing - my old Mangakahu - Ongarue etc loaded with them now

Haha I'll keep you in mind, shes a cool place.
Yea great area, I have couple spots over taumarunui/ongarue way and they have reds and fallow also. Gotta love variety
02-05-2020, 11:03 AM
holmesy777

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I was privileged to be able to go for a hunt in private land near Oxford, canterbury to bring this guy home with us. We got access for Tuesday night, the first day of level 3. My two oldest boys (6 and 5 years old) loved the experience and I was super proud of them as they stood completely still and didn't make a sound! Spotted him standing just off the bush edge just right on dark. He had locked onto me as we were walking along a track into a clearing. Standing shot of 100m and he dropped on the spot. Pretty chuffed with the standing shot as it was getting on dark and challenging to see him clearly through the scope. We got the whole animal of the hill and have processed him myself, will be making sausages and salami! Might post some pics of that venture! Apologies for all the guys that don't have access to private land at this stage, but I thought some guys might appreciate the story of my first proper stag. I reckon he is a good looking one. Not super thick timber but a great looking rack and head I reckon. For those experienced, what age do you think he is? I'm thinking 3-5 years? Cheers guys,
02-05-2020, 12:37 PM
Max Headroom

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Originally Posted by holmesy777

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I was privileged to be able to go for a hunt in private land near Oxford, canterbury to bring this guy home with us. We got access for Tuesday night, the first day of level 3. My two oldest boys (6 and 5 years old) loved the experience and I was super proud of them as they stood completely still and didn't make a sound! Spotted him standing just off the bush edge just right on dark. He had locked onto me as we were walking along a track into a clearing. Standing shot of 100m and he dropped on the spot. Pretty chuffed with the standing shot as it was getting on dark and challenging to see him clearly through the scope. We got the whole animal of the hill and have processed him myself, will be making sausages and salami! Might post some pics of that venture! Apologies for all the guys that don't have access to private land at this stage, but I thought some guys might appreciate the story of my first proper stag. I reckon he is a good looking one. Not super thick timber but a great looking rack and head I reckon. For those experienced, what age do you think he is? I'm thinking 3-5 years? Cheers guys,

Holmsey, welcome to the forum. Good 1st post.

Pop over to the "Introduce yourself Thread" and say hello when you get a moment.
02-05-2020, 07:30 PM
Mooseman

Nice first post and a nice stag, I would be thinking he would be 3-4 year old. Check his eye teeth on the top jaw one on either side, if he was a real old stag they would be worn flat or gone.
03-05-2020, 11:06 AM
holmesy777

Yeah, cheers 7mmwsm! Had a good read of that. The education continues!
03-05-2020, 11:07 AM
holmesy777

Thanks for the thoughts Mooseman!
03-05-2020, 11:08 AM
holmesy777

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Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Holmsey, welcome to the forum. Good 1st post.

Pop over to the "Introduce yourself Thread" and say hello when you get a moment.

Will do mate. Cheers.
09-05-2020, 12:54 PM
kidmac42

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First fallow for several years.
Was out looking for bugsy when this fella leapt up in front and pleaded to come home for tee. So I obliged.
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19-05-2020, 10:06 AM
bumblefoot

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My first ever deer with some antler on top on Sunday! I'm still pumped today; 2-days later! Trusty little 223 did the job :)

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19-05-2020, 01:42 PM
Tahr

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Putting this up for @Brian

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19-05-2020, 06:55 PM
Mooseman

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Originally Posted by bumblefoot

My first ever deer with some antler on top on Sunday! I'm still pumped today; 2-days later! Trusty little 223 did the job :)

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Nice stag @bumblefoot, you will have to try hard to better that but that is the challenge and one of the reasons we hunt.
19-05-2020, 07:15 PM
bumblefoot

@Mooseman The other palm is split. But due to family commitments it's my first deer hunt in 6-years. I'm still pumped 2 days later! Shot a Fallow yearling, spiker and the stag :)
23-05-2020, 11:09 PM
Delphus

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Took my 8 year old daughter on her first deer hunt, and was stoked to pick up this uneven 12 pointer :)
24-05-2020, 04:32 PM
Trout

Well done Brian,i only got a wee fallow doe last week,but tasty.
25-05-2020, 09:46 PM
Crekyhills

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The young fellas first hard antlered stag, shot on his 14th birthday in the MolesworthAttachment 140800
25-05-2020, 10:07 PM
Mooseman

Choice, that's one he will never forget.
25-05-2020, 10:10 PM
bigbear

Thats what its all about
30-05-2020, 12:16 PM
Tahr

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2 nice Fallow bucks last night.

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