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!