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That's a pretty easy head to score as it's very even and lacks any complication reds can throw. Hopefully you can find someone local or if you were ever heading Hamilton way, I could put you in contact with a scorer.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbear
Nice one mate:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by 8pt Sika
Starting to feel like autumn down here, cold nights, dewy mornings, warm days ... days are getting shorter.
Boys are starting to get active. Heaps of wallowing and rubbing and a few stag pads in the few places I have looked at this week.
Quick walk yesterday, only saw hinds, but place stuck of stag and was amazed not to have one turn up.
Let out a few roars as twilight set in, right on dark I got three clear replies, and was sure he'd show himself but unfortunately it got too dark so I snuck out. Back tomorrow for another look.
Stags are definitely on the prowl, starting to sniff out hinds.
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Can't wait to see what you guys shoot/see/photograph this year!!
Cheers
Josh
Heard the old report up here this week with a couple starting. It should be good bush staking this year, its the wettest its been in years up here. Another 40mm last night
Nothing fantastic but my best Sika Stag to date from last week. The fat on him was incredible.
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I envy bush like that for hunting in now
Been in there a handful of times - madness considering how close I lived for 10-15 years :-(
To bloody late now
He is fat alright - put him to bed quick and clean to by the looks
Enjoy the taste
Your right in the regards to going to bed quick. Brno 223 with 55 grain SP. Shot at 20m front on right in the engine room taking out the heart when he came in to see what I was. Dropped on the spot. I love that rifle!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
That’s a wicked skin there,you keep it??Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusky
Beautiful sika stag Rusky, they certainly will be at there best now for eating.
Josh C good to hear some action already starting, we are getting a few stags wallowing and fighting on the camera, reckon we might find a few pads this weekend and maybe hear an early one. It has got a wee bit cooler up here also.
Bro that will be beautiful! Nice skin too. The old 223 is the ticket alright, I used the 243 and 250 for years. Beauty pics, roll on and be safe all... heard a roar this morning, a Groan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusky
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Didn't take the skin. My 1 1/2 year son and cat would just pull it to pieces I reckon as a rug. Did take the head for practice to clean, stain, and bleach as I've never done it before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monk
Public land South Island. Shot on Monday morning with @Philipo. Got the head scored last night, came in just over 319DS. I'm over the moon.
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F~~~rk !!!
Over the moon over and over again
Well done - was he rutted up ??
Nice one Adam!! Cracker....dem trez!!
Wow! Fantastic mate! Massive pat on the back. Looks like you got a kiss for the effort?! Haha. What region?
Most commonly asked question "did you scope yourself?"... It's a bit of bush rash from the climb down to him. He's from the Main divide Canterbury/west coast. I'm not being intentionally vague, I'm just not sure how to classify itQuote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
18" trez bro. Gonna look the business on the wall. He's with the taxidermist now then he's going straight to the pool room.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Haha nice. All good, just Southland/Otago/Canterbury was all I was interested in, out of curiosity :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorkus
Nah hadn't started wallowing and didn't stink of pissQuote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
I still reckon you scoped yourself
Wicked . Top effort
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What a ripper well done
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Magic mate, well done, could be a lifetime one right there.
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wow awesome stag dorkus what a beauty!! cant wait for my weekend to roll round so i can get back out there
AmazingQuote:
Originally Posted by Dorkus
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Awsome stag @Dorkus.Will look Awsome on the wall!!
Who’s your Taxidermist?
Using Jason Goodyear at Ruahine Tanning and Taxidermy this time round. Met him yesterday and saw some of his work and was impressed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monk
I reckon that scrape on your eye has something to do with the rape whistle..
Fantastic stag. Great stuff. Pretty cool spot for a photo too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorkus
Good choice mate,he does an awesome jobQuote:
Originally Posted by Dorkus
Bloody ripper Adam. I’d be happy with half that!
Wow, that is an absolute ripper of a stag! :thumbsup:
Fuk I didn't even get a look in, Dorkus was far to busy reaming his Dog & then his Stag head lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
I'll post up a story tonight / weekend & reveal the true story ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
I must of missed that text :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Philipo
Hell Dorkus you have set the standard pretty damn high, what a cracker stag well done to all involved.
@Dorkus congrats man, that’s a ripper. Good to see the waro boys aren’t getting them all.
I think we should just pass the Trophy Cup now :-))Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooseman
Lucky he not trade the Dodge in for me as free passenger - he prob would have only shot a Spiker with my luck history :)
