Thread: Is it still a little early to be hunting the Rivers and streams in Te Ureweras ?

Originally Posted by LegaSea

If you're going for a hunt between Minginui and Ruatahuna - did you know DoC / AHB spread 1080 poison over 55,000 hectares there, finishing 30 August 2012? (don't want you driving all that way then finding a bl..dy 1080 sign 50m in from the track end as I did)

Yep mate . Thanksfor the heads up , I always have a look on the doc website before I go hunting.

I'm thinking about heading into Midway next week aye. Anyone been up there lately? I'm reckoning the spring flush should be going pretty strong in there by now. I hope that doesn't mean the spotlighters are going just as hard. Bit uncertain about leaving my car at the carpark as I'll be there a full 4 or 5 days, might be asking for trouble leaving it that long.

Also, what is the terrain like in there around the small creeks? Are they steep-sided and sometimes dangerous to work around or not too bad? There is a chance I'll be in there by myself and I'm wondering what the terrain is like - it looks pretty steep, I'm told you can get bluffed in there pretty easily.

Spring has sprung in the Ruahines!

Hey Philipgr, Midway has been getting hammered after dark mate. They come in from the other end and light it up all the way down to midway. I would take the old Red creek that is on the left (true right) punch your way up there and onto the ridge. Keep a eye on the slips on the way up there and I wouldnt leave the car for 4-5 days mate . There is a guy at the Whirinaki cabins ( PM me I can find his number if you like) he will drop off pick up for you so vehicle is safe also try the local farmer you might even get a ride to the carpark you never know. Good luck

I don't know the area Philip(the north island) but i would be lookin high if there is the option.
Locally deer have been on the tops for months and now stags are way way above bushline and hinds have vanished to give birth.

Originally Posted by Boylo

Hey Philipgr, Midway has been getting hammered after dark mate. They come in from the other end and light it up all the way down to midway. I would take the old Red creek that is on the left (true right) punch your way up there and onto the ridge. Keep a eye on the slips on the way up there and I wouldnt leave the car for 4-5 days mate . There is a guy at the Whirinaki cabins ( PM me I can find his number if you like) he will drop off pick up for you so vehicle is safe also try the local farmer you might even get a ride to the carpark you never know. Good luck

Hey mate, cheers for the info. It looks like I'll be going solo this week so I'm opting to go to a place I know to be on the safe side. Definitely keen to go up the Horomanga at some point though. Cheers.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I don't know the area Philip(the north island) but i would be lookin high if there is the option.
Locally deer have been on the tops for months and now stags are way way above bushline and hinds have vanished to give birth.

No open tops in this spot but feed will be quite plentiful on the river flats and the slips at the moment I should think.

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Horomunga gets alot of pressure this time of the year. However if you put in the effort and get up out of the main valley you will do well. Think side creaks with grassy faces well away from spotlite reach and the deer will be there this time of the year, they cant help themselves. Chance for a Rusa to. Good luck there should be plenty around.

Originally Posted by Hayden C

Horomunga gets alot of pressure this time of the year. However if you put in the effort and get up out of the main valley you will do well. Think side creaks with grassy faces well away from spotlite reach and the deer will be there this time of the year, they cant help themselves. Chance for a Rusa to. Good luck there should be plenty around.

Cheers for the tip Hayden

No problems Phillip. Boylo’s post is a good one...you don’t have to go all the way to Midway. Check out the side creaks. I haven’t been up Red creak in years but used to frequently. There’s a nice little spot just before the climb starts to Kitawa Forks

I know a fair few cockys down that way if you’re really worried about your vehicle although I’ve never had any issues at the rod end. Give me a P.M if you like. Wish I could come.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I don't know the area Philip(the north island) but i would be lookin high if there is the option.
Locally deer have been on the tops for months and now stags are way way above bushline and hinds have vanished to give birth.

Saw a group of ten (hinds and yearlings) down low last weekend. Hinds were just starting to beat the yearlings up

Interesting, what region.?