Thread: Fiordland

You can only enter the ballot once as part of a party of 2,3,4 or 6 (no 5 person partys), but there are 25(?) blocks and three ballot periods so 75 chances to get a block if you put in for all. If you put in as a pair you have more chance of getting a block, but will have to share with another party. There are 6 person max per block. So if you have a party of 6 you don't share, but any of the other choices you will share, but 6 persons max in the block.
When you put in you number the blocks in order of preference. When they pull your number out they go down your list until they find a free block.
ie you might really want the George block so put it down as Choice 1 George 1st period Choice 2 George 2nd period, Choice 3 George 3rd period Choice 4 Edith 1st period
Do some research, some of the blocks are mainly reds, a long way to go to shoot a red deer.

Fiordland tops , it still be special even if a good red stag was on offer !

Yep it is a pretty special place. I've only put in once, managed to draw the Mid Burn block. Didn't see too many animals but had a great time. Only problem is school holidays don't line up to well with the ballot periods.

Get very fit, get a good set of binos & a spotting scope (Swaro, Leica etc) this will save you walking some torrid country for naught. Buy a strong light tent (Hubba Hubba HP etc). Layered clothing system to keep you warm while you glass,glass & glass some more.

Cheers @Skinny,

Have a weighted pack, currently at 15kg, going down my road I live on (gradual to steep) running every third road marker, then up it again via the surrounding paddocks to add resistance, at frequency of 3 times a week. Adds up to just over 6km over some ugly hills. Plan to up the weight and distance as time goes on, but taking it easy to start. I have been quite fit in the past due to other sports, so I have found this initial 'break in' period quite easy but don't want to over do it. Easy does it. Trying to keep the fitness reqime task-specific

Good binos are on the cards, you would recommend a spotting scope also?

Half way through a stack of @Gibos' mags with the Fiordland articles, quite informative pieces

Originally Posted by Pointer

Cheers @Skinny,

Have a weighted pack, currently at 15kg, going down my road I live on (gradual to steep) running every third road marker, then up it again via the surrounding paddocks to add resistance, at frequency of 3 times a week. Adds up to just over 6km over some ugly hills. Plan to up the weight and distance as time goes on, but taking it easy to start. I have been quite fit in the past due to other sports, so I have found this initial 'break in' period quite easy but don't want to over do it. Easy does it. Trying to keep the fitness reqime task-specific

Good binos are on the cards, you would recommend a spotting scope also?

Half way through a stack of @Gibos' mags with the Fiordland articles, quite informative pieces

Lets do some more training this weekend. Try and get something for you to carry Beers Thursday, sort out a plan.

Didn't I carry your last one? Lets go test your new Pengy pack

Originally Posted by Pointer

Didn't I carry your last one? Lets go test your new Pengy pack

Ha Ha! Shhhuuush!!! I was giving you the opportunity to start the training early Yip keen as.

Plenty of info here. Has maps of the blocks also.

Wapiti Blocks

Originally Posted by Pointer

Didn't I carry your last one? Lets go test your new Pengy pack

Pengy pack is it ? Then pengy should get to eat what gets carried in it

Originally Posted by Pengy

Pengy pack is it ? Then pengy should get to eat what gets carried in it

You are welcome to some 'tax'

Originally Posted by Pengy

Pengy pack is it ? Then pengy should get to eat what gets carried in it

So Gibo shoots it, I carry it and you eat it? talk about short end of the stick!

Originally Posted by Pointer

So Gibo shoots it, I carry it and you eat it? talk about short end of the stick!

You really lucked out Pointer.

Originally Posted by Pointer

Cheers @Skinny,



Good binos are on the cards, you would recommend a spotting scope also?

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Yep a good quality spotting scope is invaluable if you can afford one

When does the ballot close??? who are you heading in with Pointer??