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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    That's a good point. In the Ruahines (and most other places) as the evening draws in be very aware of your surroundings. Where you are, how you would get across a gully to a shot deer, the route for your way out etc. Map it all in your head. Think about time frames too.
    For evening hunting, a GPS with map software is invaluable. Back it up with a compass for sure, but the GPS will become your best friend. They are reliable now and almost fail safe. Spare batteries and a compass, and you are set.
    Agree.I don't know about yourself Tahr but ive had one or two real hard falls from walking into the wrong spot and that's only in 3 to 4 years hunting here.

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    I think you get smarter over time. You only need to get buggered up in the dark a few times, or have a hard fall to learn really quickly.
    Successful hunters are fast learners, and are closely in touch with the environment.

    Or they simply pay to hunt private land

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    I think you get smarter over time. You only need to get buggered up in the dark a few times, or have a hard fall to learn really quickly.
    Successful hunters are fast learners, and are closely in touch with the environment.

    Or they simply pay to hunt private land
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    I dont have any intention to pay for my hunting.

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    Identify your target beyond all doubt - No meat is better than no mate...

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    I was up at 03:30 this morning for a hunt and you get to see some pretty cool sight's when you make the effort Name:  P1050316.JPG
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    Watched all 3 for about 30mins or so before I started to close the gap on the yearling, but by the time I got close enough for the .223 the misty fog had swallowed her up. Still very enjoyable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neckshot View Post
    Ruahine water is good as Jojio especially the southern end.I always take water with me as sometimes your not near a main creek.Are you just hunting the creeks? or climbing into the mid to top 3rd of the hills In the southern ruahines looking for open bush? usually just above the vines.creeks there are first thing in the morn then bush anytime and clearings early morn and late arvo.Me personally its at carpark at dark and start moving into the hills when your comfortable with the amount of light to move.Get comfy moving around in the dark before you hunt last light in the ruahines its can get nasty real quick if your not sussed on were you are.

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    I am going to go find some open bush. Last time I went to thick bush. Visibility was very poor. I could not see anything past 10 metres.
    When you ho uphill do we go all the way up to the ridges or walk arould the hill half way or something through?


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    Either go to your local library or scour the secondhand book shops and get your hands on a copy of Hunting Red Deer in NZ by Lentle & Saxton

    Read it, then read it again

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jojiyo View Post
    I am going to go find some open bush. Last time I went to thick bush. Visibility was very poor. I could not see anything past 10 metres.
    When you ho uphill do we go all the way up to the ridges or walk arould the hill half way or something through?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Neckshot View Post
    Agree.I don't know about yourself Tahr but ive had one or two real hard falls from walking into the wrong spot and that's only in 3 to 4 years hunting here.
    @Jojiyo had a couple of beauties before first light on sunday, those pohangina river slimy rocks will do that to ya
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    Quote Originally Posted by thedrunkfish View Post
    @Jojiyo had a couple of beauties before first light on sunday, those pohangina river slimy rocks will do that to ya
    Thanks @thedrunkfish for taking me for the hunt . We reached the spot by 6 O' clock. It was an amazing experience being there at the first light, looking for a deer, wonderful. Had tasted real hunting . In the excitement I never noticed a 1 inch long split on my palm until I got back home. I have some more bruises here and there too . I am ready for another go.....

    Lesson learned
    1) My day pack is not waterproof. If I don't put rain cover everything inside is gonna get wet
    2)Rocks can be really slippery during rain.
    3)A good pair of boots can protect your ankle.
    4)If you are on a day hunt start early.
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    Morning up to about ten, bush you can get lucky during the day but the evening is good except as mentioned above remember it gets dark quickly in the bush!! Ive started using a GPS over the last year and it hasn't let me down yet ( still have the good old compass in the pack though)
    Most of the deer Ive seen mid day were either sleeping and I spooked them or silly spikers still feeding in early summer.
    Take a while to get your 1st deer but once you have the confidence grows. No doubt about it tops looking into gullys early morn and late evening will produce in summer.

    Good luck mate.
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