Thread: Wallaby hunting?

Hey guys,

I just have a few questions regarding wallaby hunting, any help would be great!

have got some time off coming up and would really like to go wallaby shooting with my dad and mate. We know basically nothing of where to begin to find areas and places to hunt wallabys so if you know any stations or places that let hunters on that would be awesome.

I know (from DOC) that wallabys can be found in the hunters hills (but apparently in quite low numbers). also know of someone who used to see wallabys running round near aviemore.

my mate has never seen a wallaby in his life so it would be really awesome to be able to get him onto some! any information would be really helpful.

we would be using most likely one rifle (280) and no dogs. also have a 4wd.

oh and also we are based in dunedin

Hit up GM.

I'd strongly recommend borrowing a dog..or getting your mate to pretend to be one Don't wear shorts, be prepared to laugh, smile, make some noise, crash about in the gorse and all around have a great time

Welcome to the forum 280hunter. The GM that Dougie is referring to is Gadgetman

DOC website gives station names. Ring up DOC Geraldine and ask for Contact names and number. Ring station about 6pm at night to catch the farmer/station manager.

Wallabys go right up the waitaki valley to at least the haka and then from waimate to farlie i have even seen one in the two thumb range tekapo the hunter hills are choka block with wallabys. Just finding somewhere to shoot needs some time talk to cockies i live in waimate and havnt got around to finding a block. Drive along the bottom of the hills and talk to cockies.

cheers for the replys guys, ill give DOC geraldine a ring tommorow and see if they have anything for me

Shame your not on the mainland mate. Plenty around the Rotoiti and Rotama lakes.

Gibo you pig islander. He's on the mainland.

Hey 280 hunter I gave it a go and it was bloody brilliant

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...er-hills-2465/

Originally Posted by Wirehunt

Gibo you pig islander. He's on the mainland.

+1

And they only have little tiddlers up there compared to here. I'm no expert on access but give the guys at DOC, while there is still someone there, and they should be able to give you some numbers to try. Really good fun. There is no shortage of them in the hunter hills.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Shame your not on the mainland mate. Plenty around the Rotoiti and Rotama lakes.

On ya Gibo. You and Toby are good NI citizens.

Suck it guys you all know the South is not the MAIN land!!!
Yeah the Wallibies may be small up here but do you really need a 280 on them down the SECONDARY land?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Suck it guys you all know the South is not the MAIN land!!!

Delusional. We have the greater land area, highest bits, more scenic bits, been shaken to bits, and above all the better people (on account of being able to count to 23 and a half on our fingers and toes).

Originally Posted by Gibo

Yeah the Wallibies may be small up here but do you really need a 280 on them down the SECONDARY land?

That would be a minimum, they can turn pretty nasty. Should be in the dangerous animal category.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

on account of being able to count to 23 and a half on our fingers and toes

Fascinating example of inbreeding. Studies show that the stub of the second thumb on the left foot is an adaptation to frost bite.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Fascinating example of inbreeding. Studies show that the stub of the second thumb on the left foot is an adaptation to frost bite.

I always thought it was for scratching the back of the neck when you're busy fushin' an' drinkin'.