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Thanks for the advice. I'd prefer not to have any confrontations with you Kiwis during my trip as I'm anticipating good hunting and would like to return and stay out of jail and all of that.
The whole concept that people can own the land is a recent invention by Europeans. Land areas were always viewed as belonging to a tribe in the old days. The elders would make important decisions about how to use the land.
Today anyone with a lot of money can purchase her own "Kingdom" and exclude everyone from "their" land. I think this is why poaching is oftentimes seen as an honorable profession however I'm trying to keep on the right side of the law.
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Hello again Stug,
I had a great trip last April, got 2 stags. I wound up purchasing a freezer which is at my friend's house in Little River.
I'm headed back to the South Island, South Westland in February. I plan to hunt 2 locations and after the first hunt I was wondering if anyone in South Westland could help me with freezing meat around February 7? Would probably need freezer space February 7-17 for a tahr and chamois.
I can donate meat to the freezer owner/trade.
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Next time take a run at Sika in the roar. They are a lot of fun to hunt and have a much longer rut.
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We brought back meat through Auckland to LAX and then Alaska with minimal issues. A friend also brought his to the Big Island Hawaii. NZ is the only country other than Canada that we can bring back meat to the USA. Just need to check ahead with Customs/USFWS for possible inspection. Must be a direct flight from NZ to the USA however.
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Thank you for the advice. I did bring back meat last April. The red stag was really delicious. Where did you freeze your meat in New Zealand?
I am headed back to New Zealand in February and again April if you are interested in joining me for public land hunting.
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For my next trip in Feb. 2025 looking for freezer space near Tekapo or Twizel. Would just like to freeze the meat for a few days
