Thread: Hunting and the Weather

Greetings All,
Recently the hunting rifles in the safe have been getting a bit grumpy when I take out one of the target rifles for a trip to the range. This morning I went on line and got a new hunting permit for the Kaweka's. The last one was issued a little over 2 years ago. Having recently celebrated, if that is the right word, my 76th birthday hunting in my case should likely be described as mid week gentlemen's hours track wanders with rifle. Next stop was the next 10 days weather for my favourite spot. Rain forecast every day. Week days seem to be in short supply as well with two long weekends in a row. I should not get too grumpy as we need a bit of rain to get a bit of grass growth before winter sets in. I heard that from the SI granted we do not get real winters here in HB but they seem cold enough for us. So I will keep my eye on the weather forecast and hope to get out before the end of the month. Wish me luck.
Regards Grandpamac.

Any trip, cold or hot, wet or dry, are always worth it, just getting away from home and normal life and out into the hills away from the hordes. And if you see a few animals, all the better, enjoy.

The animals are there no matter what the weather is....it is because humans are soft-cocks is why the animals thrive.

I see more animals in shit windy rainy weather than in fine bondi beach weather.

Not going out over the next couple of weeks as all the loonies will be out

Not an expert, but I shot my first public land deer in torrential rain at a distance of under 2 metres, so there's that!

Hunting in the Kaimai's will change with this rain storm coming in, hinds on the BoP side will move to the Waikato side to shelter from the weather and the stags will have to follow which will hopefully cause strife among the resident stags on the Waikato side...there will be plenty of feed on the ground with wind blown leaves and broken branches....Easter weekend will a great time to hunt the Waikato side.

The weather always seems worse than it is when its beating on a roof, and can look worse on weather maps than it often turns out.
I look very carefully at the rainbars and wind direction on the forecasts because what looks like rain is often drizzly overcast or just showers.
If the weather is going to be shit though it's usually pretty obvious on the forecasts and I don't chance it.

Because I go out most weeks Im always planning ahead and scanning the weather.

That will change soon though 'cos my health has struck me a blow and will put me out of commission for several months - fortunately its going to be winter and I will be back into it hopefully for the late spring.

bush hunting in the rain is deadly!for the deer.

Originally Posted by Tahr

The weather always seems worse than it is when its beating on a roof, and can look worse on weather maps than it often turns out.
I look very carefully at the rainbars and wind direction on the forecasts because what looks like rain is often drizzly overcast or just showers.
If the weather is going to be shit though it's usually pretty obvious on the forecasts and I don't chance it.

Because I go out most weeks Im always planning ahead and scanning the weather.

That will change soon though 'cos my health has struck me a blow and will put me out of commission for several months - fortunately its going to be winter and I will be back into it hopefully for the late spring.

We all wish you a speedy recovery @Tahr. All of us seniors have health issues that we need to deal with, some more serious than others. Please keep us posted on your recovery.
Regards Grandpamac.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings All,
Next stop was the next 10 days weather for my favourite spot. Rain forecast every day.

I hear you Grandpamac, and I'm pacing around like a caged lion thanks to the Tropical Cyclone forecast. But disregard all the young fellas that are claiming success in foul weather. Who the hell wants to get soaked to the skin and have water running out the bottom of our Jockeys at our age been there, done that

And all the best Tahr

All the best @Tahr hope all is well

Originally Posted by grandpamac

We all wish you a speedy recovery @Tahr. All of us seniors have health issues that we need to deal with, some more serious than others. Please keep us posted on your recovery.
Regards Grandpamac.

Us 1948 models take a bit of maintenance. Ive had a bless'd run really. A new valve and clean pipes will see me pull out and pass Nimrod going up the dirtiest spur. Thanks for the best wishes folks.

Originally Posted by Tahr

The weather always seems worse than it is when its beating on a roof, and can look worse on weather maps than it often turns out.
I look very carefully at the rainbars and wind direction on the forecasts because what looks like rain is often drizzly overcast or just showers.
If the weather is going to be shit though it's usually pretty obvious on the forecasts and I don't chance it.

Because I go out most weeks Im always planning ahead and scanning the weather.

That will change soon though 'cos my health has struck me a blow and will put me out of commission for several months - fortunately its going to be winter and I will be back into it hopefully for the late spring.

Rest up for the winter,let the body do the healing.Watch some good rugby with yr good dogy mate for company.

I feel so young turning 71 at Easter,my health been good compared to others.2 knee replacements,buggered left shoulder,buggered right thumb,pills keep the heart purring along nicely.I enjoy shooting deer,drinking a beer watching rugby.Well done you guys in the 75 -76s +s go for it,better than being in a rest home.