Heli hunt with mum sometime around April/June

Hey guys, mum's offered to pay for a helicopter ride for us to go for a hunt together, real keen since I've never been on one!
However I'm not sure what sort of general area to head to, just hoping for something holding good animal numbers (tahr/deer maybe chamois). As you may have seen on the videos I'm not much into trophies but a nice succulent eater or two would be awesome, and a few animals to stalk with mum would be fun. Plus I guess it makes sense to go somewhere it would be hard or impractical to get to by foot.
Any advice on general areas to look into and maybe recommended heli operators would be much appreciated! Cheers, Tasman

No advice on where to go as I’m in the Nth, but what an awesome mum you have :thumbsup:

Oftentimes the sheer beauty of a place sets that hunt up on a pedestal, look for a spot that’s as remote and visually stunning as possible, and go there. Any animal is a bonus and not really the reason you’re there.

I have taken mum on a few hunts now and it’s a different dynamic, she loved the time spent, and noticed a lot of things that were important to her.
You quite quickly realise you’re going there for her.

Rakaia, hands down.

@Bush Basher cheers mate, yeah she's awesome
@7mmsaum that's a great perspective! Very much agree its about spending time with her, that's awesome you can do that too.
@SmokeyJason nice and close to chch, cheers

Horace walker in the Douglas is a very scenic area.

top of the lawrence/arrowsmith range as said the horace walker area is amazing . ive always wanted to go to the VALLEY OF DARKNESS just because .

What an awesome opportunity Tasman, I took my Dad hunting a few times, he is well into his 70s (very fit especially for his age) managed to get him onto a goat on the West Coast (he hadn't handled a rifle since basic training during conscription for Vietnam).
He witnessed me shoot several deer but could never spot them with enough time to shoot one (let alone see them alive before I shot them).
Finally managed a successful hunt with him 2 years ago, by successful I mean he was able to see and watch the Deer for some time before I shot it (he's not much into shooting, especially beyond 100-150yards) Anyway what I realized in hindsight it was more about being out there with him just being mates. Dad's mostly deaf and has poor eyesight but he was more than willing to push way out of his comfort zone to spend time with me and that meant more than where we were.
All that aside I hope you find somewhere awesome for your Mother/Son hunt....maybe a baking segment with Mum on the video if you do one :D

I guess what I'm trying to say is don't get to hung up on where and focus on who and why (I'm sure that's not lost on you ;) )

Ask the helicopter company's they always know where animals are.

Just sent you an overly long PM, but I don't think you can receive them yet. Let me know when you can, and I'll resend.

Lake Sumner RHA tops, shoot some hinds. Ahaura Helicopters

@Brian, that's a great recommendation, looks real pretty on the map!
@IamHackmeat it's a great name 😂, reckon I'll walk into top Lawrence one day.
@dannyb yes it'll be great to spend that time with her! Awesome you can do that with your dad too. Mum's an awesome cook so I'm sure we'll concoct something wicked! Great advice cheers, definitely not lost on me, I love spending time with my parents while I still can :), just want it to be a special trip!
@Happy Jack good idea!
@yeah_nah_missed thanks mate, Yep don't think I'm allowed that feature just yet cheers tho!
@Puddleduk I'll look into that 🤙
Thanks everyone!

Talk to Scott at Helirural Methven, alot of areas within 30mins of flying

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Talk to Scott at Helirural Methven, alot of areas within 30mins of flying

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Yes he flys over my spot a bit,grr.lols

Haha when we were trying to get the attention of the stag my brother in-law shot last roar on private, we had got to the point where we had almost started yodeling to get it to stand up! Scott flew over and as soon as the chopper was out of sight it stood up and boom :D

Hey Tasman, really enjoy your videos. I know you have had some great suggestions on Chopper operators but consider Matt at Precision Helicopters in Hokitika. We have had some great trips with him, super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable on animal numbers, and the bonus of short flight times (and cost) because of where his base is, all 3 of your target species are present and the country up the Whitcombe / Hokitika / Mungo is spectacular to put it mildly. Some good hut / bivvy options if you want some comfort for Mum or go more remote and camp out. If you are into NZ trophy hunting history that country features well and adds another level of interest. If you want any specific suggestions, flick me a PM

Hi Tasman,

No idea about he Heli hunt but just wanted to say your content on youtube is awesome, the places you take the little boat, amazing!

Cheers
Matt

As I am a huge fan of yours Tasman, I'm already loving the episode that this trip will bring us.... and with the use of a helicopter you will honestly be able to take your kitchen sink too! Please surprise us!

@Billbob defo thinking west coast now otherwise would give Scott a bell! Handy with that stag tho 😂.
@deer4u thanks mate! And thanks for the recommendation, I'll check Matt out, West coast would be great. Will have a pore over the maps see if I can find some cool country. Can't send PMs yet but thanks for the offer!
@MP270 cheers Matt! Glad you're enjoying the content 😁
@Billbob thank you! Haha I'll keep that in mind, I'm sure there'll be something ridiculous 😂

Make sure you pack the bush smoker cover Mum made you for the sausages you're going to make.

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Make sure you pack the bush smoker cover Mum made you for the sausages you're going to make.

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Great idea 😂😂

Definitely 😂