Thread: Hunting In Auckland/Waikato

Anyone based in Auckland/Waikato that know of good hunting blocks for a beginner. Not wanting to constantly venture out to Whanganui or else were so was just curious to see if anyone knew places nearby for deer.

here's a few gps marks for you
A timetable so you know when they'll be there and arrows so you know which way to look.
Hell you don't even need luck
now just go at it bro

Wheres the gps marks?

I can’t believe you fell for that. Here’s a tip, don’t expect people to help when your first post is asking for spots. Contribute first then see what happens.

Originally Posted by Fat ninja

I can’t believe you fell for that. Here’s a tip, don’t expect people to help when your first post is asking for spots. Contribute first then see what happens.

Haha, bit of a hard ask asking for sports straight away.

Originally Posted by widerange

here's a few gps marks for you
A timetable so you know when they'll be there and arrows so you know which way to look.
Hell you don't even need luck
now just go at it bro

Gee with that info you might as well drive him there and be a gunbearer.

Kaimais and pureoras or private north head and port waikato

Originally Posted by Pushover

Kaimais and pureoras or private north head and port waikato

As above, plus Woodhill forest has a ballot for fallow each year.

Originally Posted by Cigar

As above, plus Woodhill forest has a ballot for fallow each year.

@Reon Morrison , There's also easy country and some deer in the Kaimanawas.
One strategy would be to join the Sika Foundation who run fly in trips a few times a year, generally a 4 day long weekend. It works well if you have a couple of mates to book one together but if you're on your own, give them a ring and let them know your situation. Often a space on a chopper comes available at the last minute when someone pulls out.
Joining one of the NZDA branches would also work but might need more time to get to know people and get invited on trips.

The nearest worthwhile public land to Auckland is the Kaimais and its no secret a lot of people go up the Wairere falls track. I suggest doing a day trip and spend 6 or 8 hours up there while the days are long, having a mosey about. It's flat and navigation is a challenge so be ready for that. The bush is 80% easy and nice to move through. Search the forum for more info. Post a report of your trip (without giving exact details of where you saw deer) and likely more advice and recommendations will come out.

Originally Posted by Pushover

Kaimais and pureoras or private north head and port waikato

No deer in the kaimais, just supplejack

Maybe head over to the intro thread tell us a bit about your hunting efforts so far your fitness levels if you like pinacoladas and getting caught in the rain.................then you might get invited along on a hunt......

Mate go to the bottom end of Queen Street, turn right into Fort Street, find the White Lady burger cart. They come out after dusk.

geez is the white lady still there?..................

Originally Posted by scotty

geez is the white lady still there?..................

I actually don’t know if the white lady is there any longer but it was when the sd for Tooheys Extra Light beer was filmed. The hind eating the burger is Zoe a hand reared one of mine. The entire ad was shot using animals from my herd and my neighbours herd.

Originally Posted by Rushy

I actually don’t know if the white lady is there any longer but it was when the sd for Tooheys Extra Light beer was filmed. The hind eating the burger is Zoe a hand reared one of mine. The entire ad was shot using animals from my herd and my neighbours herd.

Shit, that's bloody impressive