Thread: First hunt, First deer!

Hi guys,

went out for a hunt for the first couple of days in June with @Biggun708.

What a hell of a trip it was... I am just realizing now how hard it is to do a write up about it without giving up some secrets that I know he wouldnt want me to share so i think the best idea will be to sum it up with a couple of highlights.

This included the following:

Me basically shouting "FRESH SIGN!" when we spotted a couple of fresh deer tracks in the mud. Chris gave me that look and i knew i messed up

Another idiotic move was when we were stalking; I was out in front and spotted the deer which was about to hit the dirt. I proceeded to turn to Chris and tell him that i just saw a deer and asked "should I shoot it?", then he mouthed that whisper/yell combination of YESS!! meanwhile the deer is standing about 20m away probably frozen in disbelief at the most stupid question he ever heard a hunter make. By some miracle the deer just stood there during the whole 6 second ordeal and i managed to get the shot off. Deer dropped instantly, my adrenaline was pumping and ears ringing!!

This was all the result of a massive team effort to be honest.. Big thanks to Brad from Hamills in Rotorua for the boots, @shift14 for helping me set up and sight in my gun, @Manu for the camo mesh top that i wore the whole hunt, and @Biggun708 for taking me out and showing me the way (and also giving me a ton of gear !!) didnt realize how much u gave me until i unpacked it all at home, appreciate it mate! Last but not least, thanks to all the forum members for the endless advice, guidance, and patience!

Excellent.

It was a bloody good trip.. Great to see a young fella so keen to learn, you have the respect of the animals and ngahere that makes a real hunter.. Proud to have been a small part of your journey...

Good stuff. You always remember your first.

Excellent. Well done.

Awesome! Good work mate

Well Done , that's the hardest one out of the way, the door is open for many more.

Good shit bro the future is looking bright

Love the 'first deer' stories. Reminds me of my first deer, also a spiker
Won't be long before someone recognises the location with the river photo

Nice one. Upwards and onwards...look forward to reading your roar stories next year

Originally Posted by sako75

Love the 'first deer' stories. Reminds me of my first deer, also a spiker
Won't be long before someone recognises the location with the river photo

Shhhhh....

Originally Posted by Biggun708

Shhhhh....

I am thinking South of Rotorua and East of Taupo. Not saying anymore.

Recognise this??

Is that the new long drop I can see your knees shaking from here

Good stuff fella. All up hill from here