My first Deer :)

I went out Monday this week, I can't recall the exact area but it was some private land up past Silverdale.

I managed to walk about 10km over the morning, and got up real close to some deer before they spotted us and ran off. Was amazing sneaking through the bush and getting covered in mud - testing how waterproof my boots are :D

We managed to spot a group and followed them around a valley. I managed to get to about 50m and got him right through the heart. What an amazing feeling to see him drop like that! I couldn't really drag him up to the flat bit but I help to skin and guthim and couldn't stop grinning the whole time.

Im hooked now and am itching to go out again!!! :D:D:D I'm getting the skin done and the meat will be butchered for me.


Im clearly a moron and can't figure out how to turn these pictures around ... sorry, haha
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:cool: awesome

Well done!!! Yum yum :thumbsup:
What rifle did you use?

It was a Tikka t3 .243 - I want more bang!!!

Good on you :thumbsup: It's a great feeling alright getting your first deer :)

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Originally Posted by Iggy

I went out Monday this week, I can't recall the exact area but it was some private land up past Silverdale.

I managed to walk about 10km over the morning, and got up real close to some deer before they spotted us and ran off. Was amazing sneaking through the bush and getting covered in mud - testing how waterproof my boots are :D

We managed to spot a group and followed them around a valley. I managed to get to about 50m and got him right through the heart. What an amazing feeling to see him drop like that! I couldn't really drag him up to the flat bit but I help to skin and guthim and couldn't stop grinning the whole time.

Im hooked now and am itching to go out again!!! :D:D:D I'm getting the skin done and the meat will be butchered for me.


Im clearly a moron and can't figure out how to turn these pictures around ... sorry, haha
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Good stuff Iggy. Good to see you doing the dirty work s well[emoji106]

My wife has shot everything but a deer. She doesn't like Venison so doesn't want to kill one. I keep telling her that it would get sold (when you could sell them) or eaten by someone.

Lately she has been trying the odd bit of Fallow and really liking it so maybe I can get her out for a fallow one day.

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Good stuff Iggy. Good to see you doing the dirty work s well[emoji106]

My wife has shot everything but a deer. She doesn't like Venison so doesn't want to kill one. I keep telling her that it would get sold (when you could sell them) or eaten by someone.

Lately she has been trying the odd bit of Fallow and really liking it so maybe I can get her out for a fallow one day.

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Yes yes yes! Its all part of the fun! I want to be able to do it all - so I can go out into the bush alone and do it all myself :D ... guess I'd better get a bit stronger as my arms are killing me from it haha.

The best outcome from a good day out. well done.

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Yes yes yes! Its all part of the fun! I want to be able to do it all - so I can go out into the bush alone and do it all myself :D ... guess I'd better get a bit stronger as my arms are killing me from it haha.

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As long as you have a good mentor and a sharp knife you will be fine. [emoji106]

I was lucky to have the father and mates I do to learn off.
My old man still gets out in his early 70s and reckons he can still teach me a trick or 2.

He probably could but I have supplied 99% of his game meat for the last 10 or so years[emoji16]

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You never forget your first.
Well done.

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As long as you have a good mentor and a sharp knife you will be fine. [emoji106]

I was lucky to have the father and mates I do to learn off.
My old man still gets out in his early 70s and reckons he can still teach me a trick or 2.

I have supplied 99% of his game meat for the last 10 or so years[emoji16]

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I am on the lookout for one :XD:

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I am on the lookout for one :XD:

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A sharp knife? [emoji16]

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Nice one :thumbsup:

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A sharp knife? [emoji16]

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LOL that too

you learning fast young lady "somewhere up past silverdale"............ just like trout fishing,downstream from the road bridge,just dont specify which road lol
GREAT JOB taking animal down cleanly,enjoy the vennison and look after your tanned hide,they will last for years.

"Some where past Silverdale...oh yeah I've being there"....just kidding. Good work on getting the first.


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Great stuff thanks for posting.
The first of many ,once you get a taste of that Fallow:thumbsup:

well done iggy:thumbsup:it look's like you are doing a nice tidy job skining your deer:)

bloody well done mate

Well done Iggy,the first of many more to come I'm sure.

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Awesome Iggy, the first one has special value......:thumbsup:

Well done that lady!

From what i have been told Richard a great guy and really helpful with new hunters. Seen some beautiful animals driving past there as my mate lives down the road from that property.
Congrats on your first deer & sounds like you earned it!

Well done Iggy, though I'm not too sure on the 'couldn't stop smiling' line.

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Well done Iggy, though I'm not too sure on the 'couldn't stop smiling' line.

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**Insert maniacal laughing here** lol

Go Girl ... !!! @Iggy, one of the best ways of getting hardened for carrying out animals is to do some hill walking with a pack ... not the 38kg pack of a SAS yomp, but a goodly weight ... it is the back and legs which do the work ... wishing you many more hunting experiences ... look forward to reading of more of your hunting expeditions ... fantastic ...

Excellent you will never get your first deer again but I am sure you will get many more, keep it up it will get easier as time goes on.

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Go Girl ... !!! @Iggy, one of the best ways of getting hardened for carrying out animals is to do some hill walking with a pack ... not the 38kg pack of a SAS yomp, but a goodly weight ... it is the back and legs which do the work ... wishing you many more hunting experiences ... look forward to reading of more of your hunting expeditions ... fantastic ...

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Maybe its time to volunteer to be pack horse for someone :D

well done took me years to get my first one :thumbsup:

Congrats!!! Top effort using the whole animal too.

whereabouts were you, looks like nice open hills.

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Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

whereabouts were you, looks like nice open hills.

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Ok private land near silver dale