Thread: STAGS SHOT 2019

Wicked stag, some people go all their lives without taking an 8 point Jap so I think you should pat yourself on the back, well Done.

Young blue mountains buck for the freezer this arvo

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Good one @skyflyhigh should be good chewing. Which block did you have?

Originally Posted by Dama dama

Good one @skyflyhigh should be good chewing. Which block did you have?

Had smithys spur , was actually chasing porks but dogs were way up gully and I found this guy grazing away as I was heading up to them , surprised he wasn't spooked cause dogs ran straight past him .

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This morning. .223 @ 140 yards. 3 roaring. 2.5 hour carry with the 2 hq, back steaks and head. Ouch.

@Tahr you need a dog pack for Tilly, she could carry half of it for you.

Originally Posted by stug

@Tahr you need a dog pack for Tilly, she could carry half of it for you.

I thought about it when she was younger but decided that the weight bearing would age her prematurely (like it has me ) and I wanted her to last because she is likely my last dog. As it is she is wearing out faster than I hoped. She's 11 next moth and is quite stiff and sore after a days hunt. That was the 129th deer she and I have shot together.

Great work Bruce looks to have the wairarapa throw back, you were meant to take the Saum though.

[QUOTE=Tahr;813335]I thought about it when she was younger but decided that the weight bearing would age her prematurely (like it has me ) and I wanted her to last because she is likely my last dog. As it is she is wearing out faster than I hoped. She's 11 next moth and is quite stiff and sore after a days hunt. That was the 129th deer she and I have shot together.


[/QUOTE @Tahr good shit that's a deer a month so she's kept your freezer full!

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Good work guys hope they are going in our area tomorrow.

Happy hunter from yesterday. Note the short arrow in the holder. I found it on the other side of some windfall the stag went thru and broke off.

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Originally Posted by R93

Happy hunter from yesterday. Note the short arrow in the holder. I found it on the other side of some windfall the stag went thru and broke off.

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Anyone that can shot a Stag (Deer) with a Bow is a hero in my eye - and in heavy bush like this - well what can I say
I was within 5m of a Stag this morning and could not get a bullet away - bush hunting is the ultimate hunting thril - but with a Bow is a challenging and I imagine 10x rewarding when succeed

Oh - and the "Guide" in the above must of done a good job too

Son in law this morning,7mm08 I gave him in Feb.

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Anyone that can shot a Stag (Deer) with a Bow is a hero in my eye - and in heavy bush like this - well what can I say
I was within 5m of a Stag this morning and could not get a bullet away - bush hunting is the ultimate hunting thril - but with a Bow is a challenging and I imagine 10x rewarding when succeed

Oh - and the "Guide" in the above must of done a good job too

I have shot 99% of the animals I have taken in the rut, well within ethical bow range.

I think it is another skill for sure but it is not for me.
Tracking the animals I have, that have been taken with a bow and seeing the blood loss and hearing their last throws, puts me off. That's just me tho.
I just prefer the rifle.



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Originally Posted by R93

I have shot 99% of the animals I have taken in the rut, well within ethical bow range.

I think it is another skill for sure but it is not for me.
Tracking the animals I have, that have been taken with a bow and seeing the blood loss and hearing their last throws, puts me off. That's just me tho.
I just prefer the rifle.



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It's not the range - I like you 99% are with 10-30m when shot/shot at - but its hard enough getting a clear shot with a streamlined weapon like a rifle - to use a bow and get it home is another story
I wouldn't have the strength to pull the bloody bow back anyways.

Is it true the arrow wobbles as it flies - not sure if wobble the right word

PS
@madjon_
Terrain looks like my open areas with the Gorse - the quality of the heads sure is not same
Lovely looking head - and still looks like a young animal too