Great post, thank you. Hopefully I'm not hijacking your post.
I am also new to hunting and still haven't shot my first deer. I'm quickly realising that a lot walking is required to get away from the frequented areas as many places that are close to Christchurch get hammered.
However, it's just awesome being away from the rat race, listening to the birds, a running stream and just stopping for a bit.
My fitness is slowly improving with all of the hill climbs.
Out of the 4 hunting trips I have done, only once have I seen any deer.
More exploring to be done.
Good luck with your journey.
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