Thread: First hunt attempt.

Good stuff mate, I'm almost envious of the stage you're at, it's such an exciting time in a hunting career. Stalking in on a deer in the bush is no mean feat, you are in their environment and they have the upper hand, you have to have everything go right to pull it off. Slips hunting not so much so long as you're confident at whatever range, it's just a matter of when and where they will come out. Nothing beats the rush of bush hunting but if you fellas are just keen on getting your first deer I'd focus your efforts on the slips personally. Best of luck nothing beats the feeling of getting that first deer!

Originally Posted by samohtxotom

Good stuff mate, I'm almost envious of the stage you're at, it's such an exciting time in a hunting career. Stalking in on a deer in the bush is no mean feat, you are in their environment and they have the upper hand, you have to have everything go right to pull it off. Slips hunting not so much so long as you're confident at whatever range, it's just a matter of when and where they will come out. Nothing beats the rush of bush hunting but if you fellas are just keen on getting your first deer I'd focus your efforts on the slips personally. Best of luck nothing beats the feeling of getting that first deer!

Thanks mate that's awesome advice! Any recommendations of slips to try out for my frist time? I realise that's a sensitive topic haha

Originally Posted by Shippo

Thanks mate that's awesome advice! Any recommendations of slips to try out for my frist time? I realise that's a sensitive topic haha

Not up your ways sadly lol but just have a real good look on a high quality satellite map such as https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/ around where your access points are, and then try and figure out a good glassing point from there. Once you find a good spot you'll be set for life, I don't remember the last time I didn't see a deer at my spot in the ruahines, but when I first started hunting a few years back I went 6 months going out every weekend before getting my first deer.

Originally Posted by samohtxotom

Not up your ways sadly lol but just have a real good look on a high quality satellite map such as https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/ around where your access points are, and then try and figure out a good glassing point from there. Once you find a good spot you'll be set for life, I don't remember the last time I didn't see a deer at my spot in the ruahines, but when I first started hunting a few years back I went 6 months going out every weekend before getting my first deer.

Dang those are good quality, and 'only' 2 years old. *throws app away*

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

Originally Posted by Eat Meater

Dang those are good quality, and 'only' 2 years old. *throws app away*

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

OUCH!!!
the clearings will still be there...the hills are still there,they havent moved..2 years is but a heartbeat in time for the hills.
bush doesnt regenerate that fast that a 2 year old map is redundant.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

OUCH!!!
the clearings will still be there...the hills are still there,they havent moved..2 years is but a heartbeat in time for the hills.
bush doesnt regenerate that fast that a 2 year old map is redundant.

They are extraordinary quality pics and it's nice they actually have a date. I imagine there's quite a few new slips after the weather last January though. I guess I'll just have to go have a look

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.