Thread: North Canterbury day hunt.

My wife and I decided it was time for a couple of days exploring and hunting so set off south for the Hurunui district. Unfortunately the weather didn't play ball and we only managed one day out hunting, but it turned out to be an interesting one. 14 deer seen and a scrubby 6 point donkey shot for salamis.
Big ears where he fell.

Less than a minute after I shot him, and before we got to where he lay, we noticed some antlers coming over the spur we were approaching. A spiker and nice young 11 pointer made their way into the gully. We quickly took cover and spent the next 45 minutes watching them and taking photos.

It was especially interesting to see their reaction when they came across their recently deceased mate. Eventually I stood up (in full view at about 60m) and they decided the next valley was a better place to be.

Bush Pig goes for a walk in the big country.

And a couple of photos of some of the other deer we saw.