Central North Island, Ruapehu Hunting

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22-08-2013, 07:25 PM
Dylan Pearson

Central North Island, Ruapehu Hunting

Hey guys,

I just got back from a 4 day hunt. Had no luck at all. I hunted the Tongarirro national park deep into the 42nd traverse and that area. Saw no fresh sign what so ever!

Has anyone here had experience hunting the Ruapehu area that could give me a few pointers on where to hunt? Its hard to find access to private land!

Cheers
Dylan
22-08-2013, 07:34 PM
phillipgr

Hey bro why not try the Kaimanawas? I'm no expert on them but it doesn't take much to trump no sign whatsoever over 4 days! Thats nasty

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22-08-2013, 07:36 PM
7mmsaum

Hi Dylan, send me a pm and I can share a few really good possies with you, there is more than enough deer for the both of us :)
22-08-2013, 07:36 PM
phillipgr

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Hi Dylan, send me a pm and I can share a few really good possies with you, there is more than enough deer for the both of us :)

Legend

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22-08-2013, 07:41 PM
Brenick

Hi Dylan.
Good on you for getting out there.
If you live in Ohakune you have some great hunting right on your door step. Explore the mountain at the bush line and cover a lot of ground looking for sign. When you find it the deer won't be far away.
Good luck.
22-08-2013, 07:43 PM
Dylan Pearson

Yeah dude, Im really keen to get in there. Just wanna do a few hunts closer to home atm!
22-08-2013, 07:44 PM
Dylan Pearson

Going for a bush stalk tomorrow morning. Walking from the Ruapehu Mountain Road straight into the bush towards horopito.
22-08-2013, 07:49 PM
Brenick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Pearson

Going for a bush stalk tomorrow morning. Walking from the Ruapehu Mountain Road straight into the bush towards horopito.

Nothing wrong with that area.
22-08-2013, 07:53 PM
Dylan Pearson

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Hi Dylan, send me a pm and I can share a few really good possies with you, there is more than enough deer for the both of us :)

Are ya going to reply?
22-08-2013, 07:58 PM
7mmsaum

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Pearson

Are ya going to reply?

It's only been 17 minutes mate :)

I have on occasion waited 9 hrs to shoot a particular Sika.
22-08-2013, 08:00 PM
Dylan Pearson

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

It's only been 17 minutes mate :)

I have on occasion waited 9 hrs to shoot a particular Sika.

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Send me a PM. Im exited.
22-08-2013, 08:30 PM
Tahr

Dylan,

Wander over to DOC Ohakune and ask to talk to Malc.
Tell him his mate from Wellington sent you, and I said that you would help. He will put you onto something.

Regards
22-08-2013, 08:49 PM
Rushy

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Originally Posted by phillipgr

Legend

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Yep to right Phillip.. That mans generosity knows no bounds
22-08-2013, 08:49 PM
Dylan Pearson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tahr

Dylan,

Wander over to DOC Ohakune and ask to talk to Malc.
Tell him his mate from Wellington sent you, and I said that you would help. He will put you onto something.

Regards

Thanks mate, Will do!
22-08-2013, 08:52 PM
Rushy

Welcome to the forum Dylan. How old are you young fellah?
22-08-2013, 08:57 PM
Dylan Pearson

16 years young. have had my fire arms license for a few months now.
22-08-2013, 09:05 PM
199p

Good to see that your so keen and excited mate

Dont forget to post up reports and storys
22-08-2013, 09:06 PM
Rushy

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Originally Posted by Dylan Pearson

16 years young. have had my fire arms license for a few months now.

Brilliant. There are a number of young members on here (Possum Trapper, Time Rider, Toby and even Phillip) and it makes me really happy to see the lot of you doing what you are doing. Keep it up but be careful around that mountain as the weather can change quick enough. Be well prepared.
22-08-2013, 09:06 PM
199p

And good luck
22-08-2013, 09:07 PM
Dylan Pearson

Thanks guys, I'll defiantly take a few pics for everyone
22-08-2013, 11:19 PM
phillipgr

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Originally Posted by Dylan Pearson

Are ya going to reply?

Patience boy. It took a lot more of it for 7mmsaum to find these spots than it does for you to wait for his PM reply.
23-08-2013, 07:13 AM
Rushy

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Originally Posted by phillipgr

Patience boy. It took a lot more of it for 7mmsaum to find these spots than it does for you to wait for his PM reply.

Listen to you old man. Ha ha ha ha
23-08-2013, 07:24 AM
phillipgr

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Listen to you old man. Ha ha ha ha

You must be rubbing off on me haha

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23-08-2013, 08:59 AM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by phillipgr

You must be rubbing me off haha

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Sick puppy Phil!
23-08-2013, 09:03 AM
phillipgr

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Sick puppy Phil!

You bastard!

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23-08-2013, 09:06 AM
Happy

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Sick puppy Phil!

You re a shocker Gibo. No wonder your missus wont let you out with the boys for the night you'd probably
go home a week later !!! :cool: :pacman:
23-08-2013, 10:15 AM
Scouser

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Originally Posted by Happy

You re a shocker Gibo. No wonder your missus wont let you out with the boys for the night you'd probably
go home a week later !!! :cool: :pacman:

+1 Happy, i have to think of every sick, twisted, innuendo i can possibly think of before hitting the 'post' button, as i know Gibo will be all over it like a rash.....hes good though....oh shit what have i typed?
23-08-2013, 01:08 PM
Gibo

Thank you gentlemen! :)
Scouser im glad you rate my skills
23-08-2013, 01:10 PM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by Scouser

+1 Happy, i have to think of every sick, twisted, innuendo i can possibly think of before hitting the 'post' button, as i know Gibo will be all over it like a rash.....hes good though....oh shit what have i typed?

Im sure i speak for us all. Please discuss your rash with a medical expert not us ;)
23-08-2013, 08:33 PM
Dylan Pearson

Hey guys, went for a stalk out horopito this afternoon. Found shit loads of fresh sign and some nice big clearings. Bloody walked into a mob of parries. Loud bastards scared everything in the area i think. Haha better luck tomorrow
23-08-2013, 08:36 PM
phillipgr

Sounds like progress to me - onwards and upwards :cool:

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02-01-2014, 10:33 PM
Danny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Pearson

Hey guys,

I just got back from a 4 day hunt. Had no luck at all. I hunted the Tongarirro national park deep into the 42nd traverse and that area. Saw no fresh sign what so ever!

Has anyone here had experience hunting the Ruapehu area that could give me a few pointers on where to hunt? Its hard to find access to private land!

Cheers
Dylan

Hey mate, send us your number. We head that way frequently. Me mainly for pigs but other family for deer. Plenty.
It's mainly about knowing where to sit and glass in there.
I'd be keen to show u around and take u into our bivvy.
I am out of action for 7 days from tomorrow though. Off to Waihau bay.

Dan M