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Bit of a weird one, but wondering if there’s anyone in Auckland or on the way down to Central North Island hunting spots, that’s looking to tag along on trips and share a campsite.
I’m looking for someone that’s keen on hunting. Not wanting to rob anyone of their spots (I have my own), just finding it hard to find people that are willing and able to hunt NZ conditions.
Happy to hunt alone during the day, just gets a bit boring around camp.
I'll give you a bell next time I head away.
If you lived down here I might have given you a buzz.
@dogmatix send me a PM when ready.
@Happy Jack, that would be awesome hah
i'd be keen to tag along if possible. based in Auckland. Pm me if you want
I'm in rotorua, but some spots are in central north island, let me know if you want to plan something. Always keen to meet like minded people. Cheers BevanQuote:
Originally Posted by thatguy
Geez, really stoked with the response guys, thanks!
Are you a NZDA Member? I know that it's not everyone's cup of tea but numbers are one thing that politicians listen to plus there is public liability insurance, range and club hunts where you will meet all sorts of people. One of those people might just become your hunting buddy for life.
@imaca, yes I am.
It’s on me that I haven’t really mingled much with the people there, others than at the range. Does feel a little clicky, again probably on me. But hey this post seem to have worked out in finding some blokes who are keen to team up.
Which one do you go to auckland or north auckland
Auckland. In hindsight, should probably move to North as it seems a bit better and more suited location wise.
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We shoot at north will be there on sun
Probably a bit late to the party and I’m probably more of a burden than help but I’ve never been hunting and keen to learn, still going through process for FAL but even just keen to come out for the trip. Based in Hamilton or Auckland depending on what day of the week it is
Hey mate, algood.Quote:
Originally Posted by un4giv3n
Send me a pm and I’ll invite you along. Need your own navigation and a PLB or something to call for help if things go south. Then we can go our separate ways during the day, best way to learn I found.. happy to show you around too tho.
Sounds good, although not sure how good I’ll be in that situation until I manage to get myself a FAL and rifle. I’ll keep your offer in mind and work on getting the gadgets together and flick you a message maybe a bit further down the trackQuote:
Originally Posted by thatguy
Speaking of gadgets, ive recently learned that for phones there are GPS apps which rival my several hundred dollar garmin. I guess the only issue is that phone batteries might run out faster than a garmin. I downloaded the app called "NZ Topo50 Offline South Island Map" and it seems to work ok (there should be a north island version), costs a few dollars. Of course cant 100% rely on technology as sometimes things go wrong, so having a compass and printing/laminating a topo map of the area is always important for backup.Quote:
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Couldn’t agree more. That’s one thing that’s drilled in to us at cadet and certainly something I try to pass on. Always pays to have the trusty compass and topo map. Although my nav in general is pretty rusty since I don’t get out nearly as much as I’d like and stuck in an office instead hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by JessicaChen
I'll chip in with a PM as well. Know next to nothing about local hunting but recently sorted out a 308 and need to do something with it. I can offer some stories about hunting back in Africa for the nights but I'm wise enough to shut up about it if it isn't your thing :D
I only use my phone with topo maps, never let me down even in full canopy cover. Have a 20000mAh battery which can charge my phone 11 times. Waterproof cover keeps phone dry.Quote:
Originally Posted by JessicaChen
Backup is Garmin Inreach and compass+map if all fails
This thread reminds me of Married at first sight, not that I watch it personally (wife tunes in and subjects me to torture). We should change this to "hunting at first sight".
Jokes aside, I've met one or 2 good buggers on here which I keep in touch with and get out for a hunt with on an annual basis. Finding a hunting buddy who thinks and hunts in a similar manner and is happy to be alone with you days on end in all types of terrain and conditions is what it's all about.
@Rusky, I’m sure you don’t watch it with your wife haha!
Yeah I agree, bit of a weird way to meet people but been successful so far. Already met another forum member today and he turned out to be a good guy! :)