Thread: Hunter shot in Kaimanawa ranges

I just don't go into the bush at all this time of year. The land down here is very open so that helps.
However when I lived in Katikati I stayed out of the Kaimai's during the roar.

I have told the story on here of the occurrence that changed my mind forever about being in the bush this time of year. At H & F Tauranga talking to a guy I knew working there when a car load of hunters walked in on their way into the bush for a roar trip.
One was clearly pissed which is fine as I presume he was one of the passengers. This guy wobbled up to the counter and asked for some ammo, the salesman asked what caliber ..... and waited...... the guy looked at the box's of ammo on the shelf for awhile and mumbled something about going back to the car to check his gun. This pissed fuckwit didn't even know if he owned a 308 , 270 , etc etc.
At that moment I decided that was it, I didn't want to be in the bush at that time off year with people like this walking around looking for something to shoot with a high powered rifle.

Funny how Bow hunters never shoot each other ? Gotta get in close for the shot, real close, patience and skill.

To the guys on this forum I wish you a successful roar, an exciting roar but most of all a safe roar so you can go home to wife's , friends, kids and the rest of your life.
The guy shot up in the Kaimai's was a Kati boy like me and was 4-5 yrs ahead of me in school. I never knew him but it was close enough to ram the decision home that I stay out this time off year.