Thread: Planning first ever roar hunt

Originally Posted by Rusky

I'm in the same boat as this will be my first roar. Key I'm told is to do your homework prior to the roar which has been what I've been doing all last year. I've got Sika, Fallow, and Reds on the cards. Having said that, a lot still has to go in your favor to be successful.

Most importantly, identify your target beyond all doubt.

Curious to know what this "homework" you speak of includes...this past weekend I have seen three hunters heading into the bush to do their prep work for the roar...no rifles...all three are separate from each other...two are local and one from Auckland...I got to speak to two of them and they shared their observations on deer numbers [hinds, stags and bambi's], weather patterns, air temperatures, whether the roar would be early or late this year, wallows, rubbings, stag sizes and screeds more of interesting info...none of this will be found in a book. The information you want is in the bush...a day spent there is well worth it.