Thread: Unsuccessful stories in the Kawekas.

Originally Posted by Hyllest

Hi all, thank you very much for the replies. I'm going to get my hands on a PLB and a power bank for my phone and first of all work on confidently getting further off the track. Fingers crossed, I'll get to go out again in three or so weeks- I'll post an update (and surely more questions) then!

Get a map and plan a hunt in advance. Choose an area based on good reasons for deer to want to be there. It’s spring. The animals will be looking for food. They’re hungry cause there’s been fuck all to eat over winter. It’s also still cold so find somewhere north facing with some sun. Look for tutu in the Kawekas. If you don’t know what that is best you learn. It’s an essential for Kaweka deer. An easy option would be to push up one of the main spurs from Kaweka flats up under the J or Whetu. You’re not going to get lost as the spur you go up will be enough hunting for one day and you can drop back down the same route. This will boost your confidence in the bush. It takes time to gain confidence in yourself. A compass and a map may be a good idea too.
Plenty of deer in there.