Thread: New Hunter

Originally Posted by samohtxotom

Sounds like you are a cautious person - that's a good start for staying safe in the bush. I would say a PLB is an absolute must, as mentioned above it gives you a bit of confidence where you might otherwise be worrying about "what ifs" when you're in a gut with no reception. GPS of some type is next, I kept mine on record when I started out so worst case I could retrace my steps. The other thing is just time, keep going out with your mates when you can and eventually you'll have the confidence to go out on your own. There's a shit load of deer down here in the Ruahines, you will have no problem filling your freezer once you get into the swing of things

Definately like to be on the more cautious side. Maybe the old man taught me to not be reckless. I hired a PLB. Last hunt i went on. What sort of GPS do you use?

Ive been told to check out the shannon dams as its in my back door basically.

Originally Posted by LarryB

Check out betterhunting.nz as well, it's free public-funded online hunter training - a good introduction to all the theory etc - as well as attending HUNTS. You've got a couple of years up your sleeve to build confidence before you take the kid out!

I'm still pretty novice myself but it's just getting out there, getting practice wandering off-track, learning an area - it gets easier every time. Your challenge may be finding the time away from young family as it's a big trade-off - but when I finally go bush for a morning I never regret it.

Thanks mate. I will check that out, a day hunt is easier in my position. I work shift work. So it has its benefits and disadvantages haha.