Thread: Kaweka hunting tips

I'm relatively new to hunting and the kawekas are my local ranges. I've got a couple of deer out but I have had an op on my leg and can't walk too far or hard anymore and seeing if anyone can advise any good closer spots that aren't a full day or two in. I go to the lakes and Lawrence road but not sure where to go off the tracks. I know everyone's spots are quite sacred but any help or advice would be great.

Thanks.

Could show you some of the easier access I know about but it's only straightforward to walk to the shooting pozzie, retrieving the animal is a whole other ball game.


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Yeah mate I can carry a deer on mostly flat area for a couple of km, hence why I'm leaning toward the lakes, but I need to be in distance to get my gear back to the truck, then go back empty handed and retrieve the kill. It's a pain in the ass but I love it enough to keep at it. I prefer to go out by myself so I don't hold anyone up and can happily go at my own pace but I think I may need to bush bash a bit to find clearings or wallows. Plus I'm trying to find myself a spot for the roar out there as it's my first one. I'm not sure if this is too tall of an order for out there.

The tops will start to fire soon. Look for the tutu on slips etc. buy some binoculars. Plenty of routes in the area you describe get you up top. Kiwi Saddle, Rouge, Makintosh spur. When it's hot take a book or have a nap.

Sweet! Thanks for the advice.

Originally Posted by fieldzy202

Yeah mate I can carry a deer on mostly flat area for a couple of km, hence why I'm leaning toward the lakes, but I need to be in distance to get my gear back to the truck, then go back empty handed and retrieve the kill. It's a pain in the ass but I love it enough to keep at it. I prefer to go out by myself so I don't hold anyone up and can happily go at my own pace but I think I may need to bush bash a bit to find clearings or wallows. Plus I'm trying to find myself a spot for the roar out there as it's my first one. I'm not sure if this is too tall of an order for out there.

Japs are so small once you learn how to butcher them you can cram half a dozen in your pocket.
Shanks pony is your friend. Move off from the lakes and get out there. Back Ridge, Kiwi Mouth, Castle Camp yadda yadda. Just get out there.
Roar spots will be totally different areas to current hunting areas.

Thanks. How will roar spots be different? Just so I know what to look for.

Different needs. This time of year deer will be HUNGRY. Winter is tough in the hills. They want to find food.
Come the roar the stags want to find a ROOT. Territory and hind location is everything.

Ah ok. Thanks. I'll try some research before the time comes