Thread: Highest hind numbers in South Island

No trouble finding them in the Canterbury area, and have my own spot x's sorted like everyone else. But in the year I've been hunting in SI I've been surprised at numbers being quite low. I often see articles about certain area's being overrun with deer but am a bit skeptical. Given the pressure from govt to manage animals I wonder if us Christchurch based people should be going further afield to target area's where numbers at too high.

I've found DOC to be super helpful and try to routinely give them a call about area's I'm going into. I can't say the same about deer stalkers, have been a member for a couple years and don't rate it as worthwhile, that said I'm pretty inconsistent with getting to the meetings.

Just to be clear, no plans on doing a rambo and gunning down a mob. Have carried all the meat from every animal out. Don't want your spot x's, if by voting for 'Otago' or 'South Canterbury' you think you're giving your spot away then don't vote.