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So I guess the big question is: If you came across a moose in Fiordland would you shoot it and why or would you just take a photo and why. I hear they don't taste that great so as I am a meat hunting I would just take a photo but what about the trophy hunters here, would the temptation be too great?
One of the comment's mentioned that the air force Iroquois were used to police the skies and were based in te anau.
Is there any reality to this? I had a Google and nothing popped up.
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Photo for me that would be all the trophy I need.
As for not tasting great....ummm no the taste bloody good! Eaten some the wife brought back from Norway :thumbsup:
I have chosen well:XD:
@R93 just put in a couple velux windows she’d be right Mate! :P our if you put its noise on the ground and cushion the antlers it would make a great tv throne:ORLY::XD:Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
You meet Ray bet he must have had some great story’s. He hunted with Graham Sinclair.
You would definitely be a cock juggler to shoot a Fiordland Moose.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
If I ever seen one I think I would keep amongst friends. Going public would cause all sorts of problems I reckon.
I am a hopeless photographer so I doubt I would be able to get a photo.
I was a kid when I last ate any Moose meat. But I remember eating a lot of it as my old man and mates would get one every season. Even divided up 800lbs of meat goes a long way.
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.i wouldn’t even try to take a photo, my memory works well enough.
I dunno. Every time you remember something apparently the memory degrades.Quote:
Originally Posted by MSL
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You can't remember to answer txt messages[emoji13][emoji867]Quote:
Originally Posted by MSL
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That will be a great experience guiding, if I was a bit younger that would be an ace job. My moose hunt in 2002 cost me $ 6900 US with an exchange rate of .42 cents US for our dollar so it was costly, then there was the hunting licence at $ 500 US , cleaning the skull and head skin and crating was another $500 US and then to ship it home another $900 US. It is costly but it was a trip of a lifetime ...love to do it again.
R93 you are about right at $20,000 for a moose these days but the exchange rate is better today , that was the killer for me but once you are booked you just have to suck it up. Alaska /Yukon moose are the largest but Northern BC still get a few big ones drifting down from the north.
There must still be Moose around Rotorua, but its a fairly well kept secret. I saw one once , it had pushed its way into the hallway at this golf club.........
I am lucky I am a citizen cost wise but I still need a guide as a non resident. But I am sure there will one available amongst the crew I am working with.[emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooseman
If I get one, it will cost enough just to get the head back and mounted.
I think I will get it mounted in NZ. My mates one was done here and it is a stunning mount.
I also would like to do a whitetail but will head east for that after the BC hunting season.
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They say Saskatcawan is the place for big whitetails
Yeah I planned to go there but met a young fella recently from Alberta guiding here in NZ. He has offered to get me onto a good buck where he lives. He has some impressive heads for a young fella.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooseman
Bit of pheasant shooting as well
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Don't taste great bollocks best meat ever an lots ofQuote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
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If I ever see one in NZ ill shoot it post it all over internet too and eat it, Why not? Was an introduced species here to hunt was it not? Just like a deer they are here for us to shoot and eat and hang their heads on the wall.
Hardly surprising.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy79
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Are they a protected native Mammal? NO. Are there any native mammals to NZ? NO, so kill em all eat em all , If you want to see a moose in its Native environment buy a plane ticket and go on a holiday.Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Yes. 3 species of bat, 7 species of seal / sea lion, and dozens of species of whales and dolphins. Not much meat on a bat, and hunting the other ones is generally frowned upon these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy79
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We actually have 3 native mammals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy79
You're attitude would do well in forest and bird.
Our game animals may have been introduced but they are a huge part of our heritage and identity. I doubt we would have firearms for citizens to enjoy in this country if it wasn't for introduced animals.
Have a think about that for a minute.
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Other than bats or marine, like hectors dolphin? what two native land mammals do we have?
they were all introduced and have nothing to do with heritage or identity other than the fact they all from around the world just like we are
You stated mammals not land mammals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy79
If you cannot see what our introduced animals have done for this country and its identity along with privileges we now enjoy I really can't be bothered.
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That's why I asked the question because some of us would like to wait and see a herd get established before we think of hunting them while others would rather take the glory of killing the last one and wipe them out to extinction :TT TT:
Should go for a Mule deer if you get a chance, I'm a bit of a fan of Steve Rinella and was watching an episode of Meateater yesterday where they hunted Muleys, Impressive animals with those Whitetail style heads that come forward from the bases, really pretty animalsQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
There are apparently plenty of Mulelys where I am working and I will likely have to guide on them, so maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
A good moose and whitetail have always been my dream North American species.
A big stone Ram would be next for me.
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When I flew for Rusts float plane services off lake hood in Anchorage,we did a lot of moose hunts,always had a guide....my job,fly in and out,....get poo paper,gut fish,pack moose...etc etc......always thought the moose hunts were a bit of a let down,......9x out of 10,you would stalk them,they would just stand there,.....boooom,....1 moose....no,what I call, real hunting abilitys required.......shot several cows myself for the meat,of which there was plenty.......muleys/white tail,....different game all together....Nevertheless,it should be a fun excursion....
@R93 your list is about the same as mine except take out the big stone ram and replace with a Dall sheep!
Guiding be cool so long as you get good clients.
How's your horse riding skills? I here that's the one that pulls up most. What sort of gear do you personally need?
Or should I ask what are you taking? Anything special? Or are you just stopping at Bass Pro on the way up:thumbsup:
Himmmmmm Moose almost better than bacon:D
Not extinct just not available in NZ, just how it should be.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
so going on that theory you could well kill and eat your neighbour.....canabalism the two fold cure to worldwide hunger,you reduce population and feed the rest win win....Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy79
My horse riding skills are pretty much non existent [emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Sideshow
I am going a month early to sort my horse skills and learn the block and tracks. Next season I will likely head over a month later.
Rigging the horses to carry the kill and trophy are what I am told is most important.
Clients all have to ride so it can't be too bad...
I am only allowed 46kgs on the flight but will be taking mostly the same gear I would use on a Thar hunt here minus a tent and should be under weight all things considered.
I plan to buy a garmin inreach and some minor gear when I get there.
Just ordered some new kuiu gear that will be sent to my brothers place in the next week or so.
The outfitter I am working for has bought me some stuff like boots etc.
I will probably leave a bit of gear there for next season if I accumulate too much.
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R93...,This should be a great time and adventure....all I’ll say is this...,.from A-Z you will come across a very varied bunch of hunters...and trust me....you will shake your head....,sometimes ....in total disbelief.........
Happy to teach you how to ride a horse at Rushy's Slap em, watch and laugh ranch. Seriously though, once you have done a thousand hours in the saddle it will be second nature and you will wonder what all the fuss was about.
Um @R93 go get some lessons! It just will give you a heads up. I had some last year before I went to the Atacama desert and did some riding there. Glad I did as it made it a load easier. Just gives you that extra leg up so to say.....and you don't look a complete knob in front of ya boss and clients:ORLY:;)
I first met my wife while she was on horseback. [emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Sideshow
I have done some riding but not really what I would call skilled.
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Are we still talking about the horse ??? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
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Originally Posted by dannyb
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My Moose hunt was a horse back hunt, had to ride about 4 hours to Moose camp, when I got off horse I couldn't walk. We hunted on foot from camp but when I shot my Bull we took the horses right to the kill site. Sure makes it easier to get your meat out, which is mandatory and must come out before the trophy. R93 you are correct about rigging the moose antlers onto the horses it must not slip as this will cause the horse to panic and my guide said if that happens you will never get another set of antlers on the horse.
It was amazing to see how my guide did it and the four hour trip back to the airstrip was problem free the antlers never moved a bit despite getting bashed by trees and scrub.
The guides certainly know there business alright.